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What is the primary mechanism by which the bacterium inhibits protein synthesis in the infected host?
What is the primary mechanism by which the bacterium inhibits protein synthesis in the infected host?
- By inducing the host cells to undergo apoptosis
- By releasing an exotoxin that targets the ribosomes (correct)
- By producing a protease that degrades host proteins
- By upregulating the host's immune response
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trypanosoma cruzi protozoan?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trypanosoma cruzi protozoan?
- It is an opportunistic pathogen
- It is transmitted through the bite of a Reduviid Bug (correct)
- It is a coccidian protozoan
- It causes intestinal obstruction
What is the primary site of tissue involvement in Toxoplasma gondii infection?
What is the primary site of tissue involvement in Toxoplasma gondii infection?
- Skin and muscles
- Lungs
- Liver
- Brain and eyes (correct)
Streptococcus sanguis is a commensal organism that can cause:
Streptococcus sanguis is a commensal organism that can cause:
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?
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Erythsipelothrix rhusiopathia is known to cause:
Erythsipelothrix rhusiopathia is known to cause:
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Trypanosoma cruzi can cause:
Trypanosoma cruzi can cause:
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What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?
What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus oralis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus oralis?
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What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi?
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