EPEC

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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

<p>Rabbits, pups, lambs, calves, and piglets</p>
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What is the primary method of therapy for Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infections?

<p>Hydration and electrolyte therapy (B)</p>
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What is the role of the Type III Secretion System (T3SS) in EPEC pathogenesis?

<p>It translocates bacterial effector proteins, including Tir, into host cells to aid in adhesion. (C)</p>
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What does EPEC stand for?

Enteropathogenic E. Coli

What distinguishes Attaching and Effacing (A/E) E. coli?

It forms characteristic lesions by effacing microvilli and forming pedestals.

Which host is MOST severely affected by Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC)?

Rabbits

List species with atypical EPEC

Rabbits, pups, lambs, calves, and piglets

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Primary therapy for Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) infections?

Hydration and electrolyte therapy

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Role of Type III Secretion System (T3SS) in EPEC pathogenesis?

It translocates bacterial effector proteins, including Tir, into host cells to aid in adhesion.

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