List ways in which microorganisms evade phagocytosis

What will be an ideal response


1. Production of protein that binds to Fc portion of IgG (e.g., Staph aureus)
2. Possess capsule (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae)
3. Adhere to host cells via fimbrae (e.g., Streptococcus pyogenes)
4. Produce leukocidins and hemolysins (toxic to WBCs)
5. Produce coagulase to protect themselves with fibrin wall (e.g., Staph aureus)

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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A) -pexy B) -(r)rhaphy C) -plasty D) -desis

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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