McGraw-Hill OnlineMcGraw-Hill Higher EducationLearning Center
Student Center | Instructor Center | Information Center | Home
Biocourse.com
NetTutor
Web Links
Information on Anthrax
Microbiology in the News
Careers in Microbiology
Study Tips
Correlation Guide to MiM III
Glossary A-F
Glossary G-L
Glossary M-R
Glossary S-Z
Clinical Case Studies
Interactive Time Line
Lab Sequence Data
Chapter Overview
Chapter Objectives
Study Outline
Chapter Web Links
Web Exercises
Flash Cards
Self-Quiz
True or False
Feedback
Help Center


Microbiology, Fifth Edition
Microbiology, 5/e
Lansing M Prescott, Augustana College
Donald A Klein, Colorado State University
John P Harley, Eastern Kentucky University

Pathogenicity of Microorganisms

Chapter Objectives

After reading this chapter you should be able to:
  • discuss the general characteristics of parasitic symbiosis
  • discuss the concepts of pathogens, disease, infection, and infectious disease
  • describe the stages that pathogens must go through in order to cause disease
  • distinguish exotoxins from endotoxins
  • describe the modes of action of various toxins
  • describe the mechanisms used by viruses and bacteria to evade host defenses