After Attachment to Host Cells, a Pathogen May Use the Following

question 19

Multiple Choice

After attachment to host cells, a pathogen may use the following mechanisms to establish itself and cause disease, except:

• A) Uses lactoferrin for iron
• B) Produces an IgA protease that degrades the IgA at mucosal surfaces
• C) Produces lysozyme to kill the host cell
• D) Circumvents host antibodies by shifting key cell-surface antigens

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