Listeria Virulence Is Directly Related to Its Ability to

question 6

Multiple Choice

Listeria virulence is directly related to its ability to

• A) easily become a pathogen in humans.
• B) produce powerful toxins.
• C) form very resistant endospores.
• D) resist most antimicrobial agents.
• E) live within cells and thus avoid exposure to the immune system of its host.

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Definitions:

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