Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
Pathophysiology for the Health Professions
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ISBN: 9780323414319
Author: VANMETER
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which the production of endotoxins contribute to the virulence of bacteria.

Concept introduction: The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The way in which the spore formation contributes to the virulence of bacteria.

Concept introduction:

The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.

c.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The way by which the presence of a capsule contributes to the virulence of bacteria.

Concept introduction:

The capability of an organism to cause a disease is called as the pathogenicity. The ability of an organism to cause disease is called virulence. When the location of a normal flora is changed, it will become an opportunistic pathogen.

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