Microbiology question : Enzymes, toxins and other factors (such as capsules) tha

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Microbiology question :

Enzymes, toxins and other factors (such as capsules) that affect the relative ability of a pathogen to cause infection, or assist their colonisation, invasion, growth or survival in a host: may cause meningitis in immunocompromised patients. are responsible for determining whether a disease remains endemic or becomes pandemic. are able to cross the blood-brain barrier. are generally associated with enteroviruses are generally referred to as virulence factors. may be spread from person to person via respiratory droplets.

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Answer) are generally referred to as virulence factors.

Enzymes, toxins, and other factors (such as capsules) are considered as the virulence factors. These molecules are synthesized or produced by pathogens such as bacteria, virus, protozoa, etc. These factors increase the pathogenicity of microorganisms and assist their colonization, invasion, growth or survival within a host of a particular species.

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