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

question 42

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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