Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Adherence is the process by which a particular disease causing microorganism attaches to the host surface with the aid of several adherence structures in the form capsules, fimbriae, and pili. Colonization refers to growth and development of the pathogen after the process of adherence. A congenial environment is provided by the host for growth and development of the pathogen.

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