About The Medical Condition Bacterial Capsule

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Bacterial Capsule

Bacterial Capsule Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Bacterial Capsule Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Bacterial Capsule?

An envelope of loose gel surrounding a bacterial cell which is associated with the virulence of pathogenic bacteria. Some capsules have a well-defined border, whereas others form a slime layer that trails off into the medium. Most capsules consist of relatively simple polysaccharides but there are some bacteria whose capsules are made of polypeptides.

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