The presence of a glycocalyx, pili, fimbriae, and adhesins/ligands improves infectivity by aiding attachment to the host.
La presencia de un glucocálix, pili, fimbrias y adhesinas/ligandos mejora la infectividad al facilitar la unión al huésped.
| Front | What is infectivity improved by? |
|---|---|
| Back | - presence of a glycocalyx (attachment) - Presence of pili and/or fimbriae (attachment) - Adhesins/ligands (proteins on the pathogen bind to receptor on host cells) |
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