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What role do flagella play in bacterial interactions with surfaces?
What role do flagella play in bacterial interactions with surfaces?
Which process is primarily facilitated by flagella in bacteria?
Which process is primarily facilitated by flagella in bacteria?
How do flagella contribute to the formation of microcolonies?
How do flagella contribute to the formation of microcolonies?
What is a key outcome of the initial interactions facilitated by flagella?
What is a key outcome of the initial interactions facilitated by flagella?
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What type of structure are flagella considered in the context of bacterial growth?
What type of structure are flagella considered in the context of bacterial growth?
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What is the role of enterotoxins in the context of T-cells?
What is the role of enterotoxins in the context of T-cells?
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What condition can be caused by enterotoxins acting on T-cells?
What condition can be caused by enterotoxins acting on T-cells?
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Which of the following cytokines is not typically secreted in high amounts due to enterotoxins?
Which of the following cytokines is not typically secreted in high amounts due to enterotoxins?
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What type of molecule are enterotoxins classified as?
What type of molecule are enterotoxins classified as?
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Which cytokine is not mentioned as being secreted due to enterotoxin stimulation?
Which cytokine is not mentioned as being secreted due to enterotoxin stimulation?
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Who is the Editor-in-Chief of the 4th edition of Medical Microbiology?
Who is the Editor-in-Chief of the 4th edition of Medical Microbiology?
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In which year was the 4th edition of Medical Microbiology published?
In which year was the 4th edition of Medical Microbiology published?
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What institution is associated with the mentioned publication?
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What is the primary subject of the publication cited?
What is the primary subject of the publication cited?
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What edition of Medical Microbiology was published in 1996?
What edition of Medical Microbiology was published in 1996?
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What is the designation of the first entry in the data provided?
What is the designation of the first entry in the data provided?
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Which of the following entries has a negative designation?
Which of the following entries has a negative designation?
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Which numerical designation corresponds to E.coli?
Which numerical designation corresponds to E.coli?
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How many distinct designations are mentioned in the data?
How many distinct designations are mentioned in the data?
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Which of the following is not included as a designation in the provided data?
Which of the following is not included as a designation in the provided data?
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Why must drinking water be free of pathogenic bacteria or their toxins?
Why must drinking water be free of pathogenic bacteria or their toxins?
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What is the primary daily use of drinking water among humans?
What is the primary daily use of drinking water among humans?
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What is a potential consequence of consuming water contaminated with pathogenic bacteria?
What is a potential consequence of consuming water contaminated with pathogenic bacteria?
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What are pathogenic bacteria primarily known for?
What are pathogenic bacteria primarily known for?
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How is drinking water typically viewed in regards to safety?
How is drinking water typically viewed in regards to safety?
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What is encoded by phage according to the study by Betley and Mekalanos?
What is encoded by phage according to the study by Betley and Mekalanos?
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In which journal was the research by Betley and Mekalanos published?
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What is the volume and issue number of the International Journal of Molecular Sciences mentioned?
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Which authors collaborated with Betley on the study regarding Staphylococcal enterotoxins?
Which authors collaborated with Betley on the study regarding Staphylococcal enterotoxins?
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What type of toxin is Staphylococcal enterotoxin A referred to as?
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Study Notes
Basrah Governorate Water Source Bacteria Study
- A research study was conducted on the frequency of sea and ica genes in bacteria from watery sources in Basrah governorate
- Aim of study: investigate the presence of enterotoxin-producing bacteria in home tap water, reverse osmosis (RO) drinking water, and home storage tanks
- 89 water samples were collected and identified
- PCR analysis was used to detect the presence of the sea (enterotoxin encoding gene) and ica operon (encoding intercellular adhesion) genes in the samples
- Results showed 46% of total bacteria from three water sources were positive for the sea gene
- Home tap water: 55.8%
- RO drinking water: 39.3%
- Home storage tanks: 40.9%
- 14.6% of total bacteria from three water sources were positive for the ica operon
- Home tap water: 5.8%
- RO drinking water: 15.1%
- Home storage tanks: 27.2%
- Four samples were positive for both sea and ica genes:
- 32-67A and E. coli from home tap water
- 51-Acinetobacter junii from RO drinking water
- 17-Kluyvera georagiana from home storage tanks
Study Methodology
- DNA samples were collected and identified previously.
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis was performed to detect the presence of targeted genes (sea, icaA, icaD)
- Specific primers were used to target the different genes.
- The study included tables detailing the primers, reagents, and PCR amplification programs for both sea and ica genes, including sequences of primers & product sizes.
- Detailed reagent volumes and steps were provided for PCR reactions.
Study Results (Detailed)
- Tables (8, 9, 10) present the frequency of sea and ica genes in bacteria isolated from different water sources
- Tables show bacterial species and percentages positive for each gene in each sample type.
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This study investigates the presence of enterotoxin-producing bacteria in various water sources in Basrah governorate. It analyzes the frequency of sea and ica genes in 89 collected water samples, revealing significant findings regarding home tap water, reverse osmosis drinking water, and home storage tanks. The results highlight concerning levels of bacteria, emphasizing the need for improved water safety measures.
