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Virulence of Gonococcus is due to___________________?

Correct answer: A. Pili

  • A. Pili
  • B. Cell Membrane
  • C. Its intracellular location
  • D. Cytolytic enzymes

Explanation

Gonococcal pili help Neisseria gonorrhoeae attach to mucosal epithelial cells and resist clearance, making them an important virulence factor. Intracellular survival also contributes to persistence, but pili are the classic answer.

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