Bacteria in the Host Cell (IMAGE) University of North Carolina Health Care Caption Shown in red are bacteria that have invaded host cells and escaped into the interior cytosolic compartment of the cell. Credit Miao lab, UNC School of Medicine Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.