Bacterial cytopathogenic effect

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Broader Terms

bacterial disease

Related Terms

bacteria infection mechanism

Scope Note

morphologic changes in cells infected with bacteria; it includes shutdown of cellular RNA and protein synthesis, cell fusion, release of lysosomal enzymes, changes in cell membrane permeability, diffuse changes in intracellular structures, and chromosomal aberrations.

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