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Enzymes, toxins and other factors (such as capsules) that affect the relative ab

ID: 87660 • Letter: E

Question

Enzymes, toxins and other factors (such as capsules) that affect the relative ability of a pathogen to cause infection, or assist their colonisation, invasion, growth or survival in a host:

are responsible for determining whether a disease remains endemic or becomes pandemic.

are generally associated with enteroviruses.

may cause meningitis in immunocompromised patients.

may be spread from person to person via respiratory droplets.

are able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

are generally referred to as virulence factors.

are responsible for determining whether a disease remains endemic or becomes pandemic.

are generally associated with enteroviruses.

may cause meningitis in immunocompromised patients.

may be spread from person to person via respiratory droplets.

are able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

are generally referred to as virulence factors.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:[f] virulence factor