Which of the following is an example of direct damage due to bacterial infection?
A) the invasion and lysis of intestinal cells by E. coli
B) the excessive secretion of fluids in a Vibrio cholera infection
C) the fever, nausea, and low blood pressure in a Salmonella infection
D) the hemolysis of red blood cells in a staphylococcal infection
E) the uncontrolled muscle contractions in Clostridium tetani infection

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Direct damage refers to the physical destruction or lysis of host cells by the bacteria themselves, as seen in the invasion and lysis of intestinal cells by E. coli.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Direct Damage