Listeria monocytogenes pathogenesis is directly related to its ability to
A) produce a powerful toxin.
B) live and reproduce inside its hostʹs cells.
C) produce a polysaccharide capsule.
D) form endospores.
E) resist most antimicrobial agents.

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Listeria monocytogenes is an intracellular pathogen, meaning it can live and reproduce inside host cells, which is crucial for its pathogenesis.

Listeria Monocytogenes Pathogenesis Is Directly Related to Its Ability to