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Which type of bacteria is Escherichia coli?
Which type of bacteria is Escherichia coli?
What is the potential consequence of some strains of E. coli producing a toxin?
What is the potential consequence of some strains of E. coli producing a toxin?
What is the role of interspecific horizontal gene transfer in pathogen evolution?
What is the role of interspecific horizontal gene transfer in pathogen evolution?
How many virotype of E. coli are mentioned in the text?
How many virotype of E. coli are mentioned in the text?
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Which classification of diseases is mentioned in relation to E. coli?
Which classification of diseases is mentioned in relation to E. coli?
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What type of bacteria is Salmonella sp.?
What type of bacteria is Salmonella sp.?
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What is the potential consequence of consuming a hamburger infected with E. coli?
What is the potential consequence of consuming a hamburger infected with E. coli?
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What is the classification of E. coli in terms of bacteria?
What is the classification of E. coli in terms of bacteria?
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What is the name of the gene that allows E. coli O157:H7 to attach to intestinal cells?
What is the name of the gene that allows E. coli O157:H7 to attach to intestinal cells?
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What is the suspected reason for E. coli O157:H7's ability to cause disease?
What is the suspected reason for E. coli O157:H7's ability to cause disease?
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What is the main method through which E. coli O157:H7 is spread to humans?
What is the main method through which E. coli O157:H7 is spread to humans?
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What is a phenotype conferred by plasmids in E. coli?
What is a phenotype conferred by plasmids in E. coli?
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What is the function of Shiga-like toxins?
What is the function of Shiga-like toxins?
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What is the name of the gene responsible for E. coli attaching and effacing?
What is the name of the gene responsible for E. coli attaching and effacing?
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How can E. coli O157:H7 be found on cattle farms?
How can E. coli O157:H7 be found on cattle farms?
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What is the suspected number of E. coli O157:H7 organisms required to cause disease?
What is the suspected number of E. coli O157:H7 organisms required to cause disease?
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Which genera belong to the enteric bacteria within the gamma group of Proteobacteria?
Which genera belong to the enteric bacteria within the gamma group of Proteobacteria?
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Which class of E. coli is the leading bacterial cause of diarrhea in children in the developing world?
Which class of E. coli is the leading bacterial cause of diarrhea in children in the developing world?
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Which strain of E. coli causes a syndrome identical to Shigellosis, with profuse diarrhea and high fever?
Which strain of E. coli causes a syndrome identical to Shigellosis, with profuse diarrhea and high fever?
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Which class of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and sudden kidney failure?
Which class of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and sudden kidney failure?
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Which class of E. coli binds to the intestinal mucosa to cause watery diarrhea without fever?
Which class of E. coli binds to the intestinal mucosa to cause watery diarrhea without fever?
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Which class of E. coli causes diarrhea and lacks fimbriae, ST and LT toxins, but utilizes an adhesin known as intimin to bind host intestinal cells?
Which class of E. coli causes diarrhea and lacks fimbriae, ST and LT toxins, but utilizes an adhesin known as intimin to bind host intestinal cells?
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Which statement about Escherichia coli is correct?
Which statement about Escherichia coli is correct?
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What are the characteristics of Escherichia coli?
What are the characteristics of Escherichia coli?
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At what age is the human bowel usually colonized by E. coli?
At what age is the human bowel usually colonized by E. coli?
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Study Notes
Escherichia coli: Key Facts and Pathogenic Strains
- Escherichia coli belongs to the enteric bacteria within the gamma group of Proteobacteria
- Key genera include Escherichia, Salmonella, Proteus, Enterobacter, and Shigella
- Characteristics: gram-negative, nonsporulating rods, facultative aerobes, and most can ferment lactose
- E. coli is an indicator of fecal pollution in water supplies, swimming beaches, and foods
- The human bowel is usually colonized by E. coli within 40 hours of birth
- E. coli can cause intestinal diseases such as diarrhea
- Five classes of E. coli cause diarrheal diseases: ETEC, EIEC, EHEC, EPEC, and EAggEC
- ETEC is the leading bacterial cause of diarrhea in children in the developing world
- EIEC infection causes a syndrome identical to Shigellosis, with profuse diarrhea and high fever
- EPEC causes diarrhea and lacks fimbriae, ST and LT toxins, but utilizes an adhesin known as intimin to bind host intestinal cells
- EAggEC bind to the intestinal mucosa to cause watery diarrhea without fever
- EHEC, particularly O157:H7, causes bloody diarrhea, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, and sudden kidney failure, and produces Shiga-like toxin.
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Test your knowledge of Escherichia coli with this quiz covering key facts and pathogenic strains. Explore its characteristics, role as an indicator of fecal pollution, and its association with diarrheal diseases. Learn about the different classes of E. coli and their distinct impacts on human health.
