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What does EPEC stand for?

Enteropathogenic E. Coli

What distinguishes Attaching and Effacing (A/E) E. coli from other pathogenic E. coli strains?

It produces enterotoxins that cause diarrhea.

It forms characteristic lesions by effacing microvilli and forming pedestals. (correct)

It only infects adult animals and does not cause disease in neonates.

It causes septicemia without affecting the intestinal tract.

Which of the following hosts is MOST severely affected by Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)?

Piglets

Calves

Pups

Rabbits (correct)

List the species that have atypical EPEC

Rabbits, pups, lambs, calves, and piglets Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of therapy for Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infections?

Hydration and electrolyte therapy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Type III Secretion System (T3SS) in EPEC pathogenesis?

It translocates bacterial effector proteins, including Tir, into host cells to aid in adhesion. (C) Signup and view all the answers