What are the host-range and specificity of viruses? Is it possible to have a broad host-range with narrow specificity? If so, how? Is it possible to have a narrow host-range with broad specificity? If, how?
What are the host-range and specificity of viruses? Is it possible to have a broad host-range with narrow specificity? If so, how? Is it possible to have a narrow host-range with broad specificity? If, how?
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Comparing Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pathogenesis involves establishing infection, invading a host, avoiding host defenses, and damaging the host. In the table below describe one mechanism of different types of microbes accomplishes each step. I completed one box to give you a sense of the kinds of answers I am looking for.
| Bacteria | Viruses | |
| Establish Infection | EXAMPLE: Bacteria have pili with adhesins that bind to receptors on host cells. This help bacteria adhere to the surface of host cells. | |
| Invade The Host | ||
| Avoid Host Defenses | ||
| Damage To the Host |
