Microbiology Flashcards
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Q
How does bacteria avoid the immune system? Give examples
A
Resist complement. Thick wall e.g. mycobacterium tb
Resist antibodies. Antibody protease e.g. strep.pneumonia
Resist phagocytosis. Hide in other cells e.g. chlamydia
Escape intracellular killing- lysosomes e.g. lister is
