Multiple Choice
Immunopathy has been defined as an abnormal immune response that will then cause a disease. It is initiated by some pathogens including: (Select all that apply)
A) Staphylococcus aureus when it produces TSS toxin resulting in Toxic Shock Syndrome with a life-threatening drop in blood pressure.
B) Epstein-Barr Virus when it causes cytotoxic T cells to attack infected B cells resulting cytokine release that causes mononucleosis.
C) Escherichia coli O157:H7 when it produces coagulase which causes Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome.
D) Closteroides difficile when it produces collagenase and hyaluronidase which leads to gas gangrene
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