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BBS2001 Threats and Defence Mechanisms

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Question:

How do bacteria destroy tissues?

Author: Mirte Schattorie



Answer:

They have toxins that can be released and become exotoxins. most exotoxins have an A and B subunit (B for binding and A for injury (action)). they also have endotoxins, which are released when the cell lyses. they have superantigens that activate T cells without there being an antigen. this promotes shock, life-threatening fever etc.


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