Which of the Following Factors Would NOT Increase the Virulence

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would NOT increase the virulence of a specific microbe?

• A) Secretion of endotoxin
• B) Presence of a bacterial capsule
• C) Production of interferons
• D) Secretion of invasive enzymes

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