Virulence Factors
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Those components of an organism that determine its capacity to cause disease but are not required for its viability per se. Two classes have been characterized: TOXINS and surface adhesion molecules that effect the ability of the microorganism to invade and colonize a host. (From Davis et al., Microbiology, 4th ed. p486) |
| Notes: |
coord with specific factors if pertinent |
| Previously Indexed: |
Virulence (1967-2002) |
Virulence Factors Categories.
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Virulence Factors, Bordetella - A set of ADHESINS and TOXINS produced by BORDETELLA organisms that determine the pathogenesis of BORDETELLA INFECTIONS, such as WHOOPING COUGH. They include filamentous hemagglutinin; FIMBRIAE PROTEINS; pertactin; PERTUSSIS TOXIN; ADENYLATE CYCLASE TOXIN; dermonecrotic toxin; tracheal cytotoxin; Bordetella LIPOPOLYSACCHARIDES; and tracheal colonisation factor. |
Virulence Factors Definitions and Terms
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