Molecules known as virulence factors are produced by bacteria, viruses, and fungi to help them to infect host cells. One of virulence factors found in the influenza A viruses is hemagglutinin (HA).

Molecules known as virulence factors are produced by bacteria, viruses, and fungi to help them to infect host cells. One of virulence factors found in the influenza A viruses is hemagglutinin (HA).

A pathogen’s ability to infect or damage its host tissues are determined by the virulence factors.

Some are putative virulence factors, meaning that they have been recently identified and warrant further investigation. Others are well-established players in the disease process.

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Researchers discover a fungal protein that plays a key role in causing disease in plants and animals and which also shields the pathogen from oxidative stress.

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Mechanisms of interaction Bacteria and fungi directly and indirectly influence each other in several ways (Fig. 2). Bacterial factors can influence fungal growth or physiology, and, conversely ...

Molecules known as virulence factors are produced by bacteria, viruses, and fungi to help them to infect host cells. One of virulence factors found in the influenza A viruses is hemagglutinin (HA).