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Host invasion by microorganisms (view source)
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==Pathogenesis==
==Pathogenesis==
Bacterial invasion can be either:
Bacterial invasion can be either:
*'''Localized''', in the form of an '''abscess'''
*'''Localized''', such as an '''abscess'''
*'''Systemic''', in the form of '''septicemia'''
*'''Systemic''', such as '''septicemia'''
Some bacteria also produce toxins:
Some bacteria also produce toxins: