The first step in the establishment of infection is that the organism must
A) invade host tissues.
B) attach to host cells.
C) evade phagocytes.
D) produce toxins.
E) cause apoptosis.

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The first step in the establishment of infection is that the organism must attach to host cells. Without attachment, the organism cannot penetrate host tissues, evade phagocytes, produce toxins, or cause apoptosis.

The First Step in the Establishment of Infection Is That