Patient 1: Interestingly, you note that this secondary infec…

Patient 1: Interestingly, you note that this secondary infection is caused by an obligate intracellular pathogen.  Describe how your innate immune system can defend against this pathogen when the bacteria is INSIDE of the host cell.  For full credit include all of the cells, proteins and interactions involved in this response. (eight sentences max)

Patient 3: What exotoxin is the most likely cause of their w…

Patient 3: What exotoxin is the most likely cause of their worsening symptoms?  Describe in detail how this exotoxin affects the immune system and how it can lead to necrotizing fasciitis by addressing the prompts below.  For full credit include all of the cells, proteins and interactions involved in this response. Name the exotoxin that causes the worsening symptoms. (one word max) Describe how this specific immune response functions in the absence of the exotoxin. (five sentences max) Describe how this specific immune response functions in the presence of the exotoxin. (five sentences max)