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Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity: How Microbes Cause Disease

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Bacterial Pathogenesis

Introduction to Pathogenic Toxins

Exotoxins Cause Damage to the Host

Endotoxin Causes Damage to the Host

Exotoxins vs. Endotoxin Review

Introduction to Avoiding Host Defense Mechanisms

The Glycocalyx: Capsules & Slime Layers

Introduction to Biofilms

Pili

Fimbriae & Hami

Introduction to Prokaryotic Flagella

Prokaryotic Flagellar Structure

Prokaryotic Flagellar Movement

Proton Motive Force Drives Flagellar Motility

Review of Prokaryotic Surface Structures

Introduction to Bacterial Plasmids

Introduction to Viruses