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What is the predominant cholera pathogen?
What is the predominant cholera pathogen?
- Vibrio Cholerae (correct)
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella
- Vibrio Coma
What shape does the causative agent of cholera, Vibrio Cholerae, appear under the microscope?
What shape does the causative agent of cholera, Vibrio Cholerae, appear under the microscope?
- Rod-shaped
- Spiral
- Slightly curved or comma shape (correct)
- Spherical
What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote in the intestinal tract?
What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote in the intestinal tract?
- Secretion of fluid and electrolytes (correct)
- Reduced peristalsis
- Inflammation of the intestinal lining
- Absorption of nutrients
At what temperature range can Vibrio Cholerae grow well?
At what temperature range can Vibrio Cholerae grow well?
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What are the symptoms of cholera?
What are the symptoms of cholera?
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What is the specific strain of the causative agent of cholera known as?
What is the specific strain of the causative agent of cholera known as?
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What characteristic shape does Vibrio Cholerae exhibit under a microscope?
What characteristic shape does Vibrio Cholerae exhibit under a microscope?
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In what conditions does Vibrio Cholerae survive longer?
In what conditions does Vibrio Cholerae survive longer?
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What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote in the intestinal tract?
What does the enterotoxin produced by Vibrio Cholerae promote in the intestinal tract?
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What can cholera cause if left untreated?
What can cholera cause if left untreated?
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