virulenssitekijöistä
Virulenssitekijöistä refers to virulence factors. These are molecules produced by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that contribute to their ability to infect a host and cause disease. Virulence factors are essentially the tools and weapons that pathogens use to invade, colonize, and damage host tissues, as well as to evade or suppress the host's immune system.
Examples of virulence factors are diverse and include adhesins, which help microbes attach to host cells; toxins,
The presence and type of virulence factors are crucial determinants of a pathogen's virulence, which is its