Siderophores are a virulence factor because they allow the pathogen to perform what action?
A) Lyse lymphocytes.
B) Bind the Fc region of the antibody molecule.
C) Scavenge for free iron.
D) Compete with the host cells for glucose.
E) Invade host cells.
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