In Order for Bacteria on the Skin to Cause an Infection

question 35

Multiple Choice

In order for bacteria on the skin to cause an infection in the skin, they must

• A) survive the bactericidal components of sebum.
• B) avoid being flushed from the surface of the skin by sweat.
• C) penetrate the stratum corneum.
• D) escape the Langerhans' cells.
• E) all of the above

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