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How does a capsule contribute to pathogenicity? They cause toxic shock in the host. They can
prevent neutrophils from killing engulfed bacteria. They cause the bacteria to be antibiotic
resistant. They can prevent phagocytes from adhering to the bacteria, the bacteria can therefore
cause disease. The capsule induces the immune system to attack itself.

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