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Encapsulated Bacteria
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Summary
Encapsulated Bacteria
are bacteria that possess an
Outer capsule
composed of polysaccharides, which enhances their virulence by protecting them from phagocytosis by
Host immune cells
. This capsule is a crucial factor in the pathogenicity of
Certain bacteria
, making infections more severe and
Challenging to treat
.
Concepts
Polysaccharide Capsule
Phagocytosis
Virulence Factors
Immune Evasion
Pathogenicity
Bacterial Capsule
Host-pathogen Interaction
Antigenic Variation
Serotyping
Vaccination Strategies
Complement Deficiency
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Microorganism Classification 100%
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