3 Questions
Which antigen is an acidic polysaccharide located on the envelope or microcapsule?
K antigen
How many recognized H antigens have been identified so far?
75
Which fimbriae bind specifically to the P blood group substance on human erythrocytes and uroepithelial cells?
P fimbriae
Test your knowledge on bacterial antigens K and H, which play crucial roles in strains causing neonatal meningitis and septicemia. Learn about the classification and characteristics of these key antigens.
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