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What type of island is associated with the pathogenesis of EPEC?
What type of island is associated with the pathogenesis of EPEC?
- Enterocyte effacement island
- Gut epithelial island
- Pathogenicity island (correct)
- Chromosomal island
What is the function of BFP pili in some EPEC strains?
What is the function of BFP pili in some EPEC strains?
- To affect Ca2+ and Cl- concentrations
- To translocate receptors and adhesins
- To adhere to gut epithelial cells (correct)
- To form pedestals beneath E. coli
What is the main difference between EPEC and RPEC?
What is the main difference between EPEC and RPEC?
- RPEC is a type of EPEC with an eae gene (correct)
- EPEC affects small intestines, while RPEC affects large intestines
- RPEC affects rabbits, while EPEC affects humans
- RPEC is more virulent than EPEC
What is the effect of EPEC on gut epithelial cells?
What is the effect of EPEC on gut epithelial cells?
What is the primary cause of diarrhea in suckling rabbits infected with RPEC?
What is the primary cause of diarrhea in suckling rabbits infected with RPEC?
What is the mortality rate associated with EPEC in rabbits?
What is the mortality rate associated with EPEC in rabbits?
What is the typical location of lesions in the intestine associated with E. coli?
What is the typical location of lesions in the intestine associated with E. coli?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Shiga toxins in humans?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Shiga toxins in humans?
What is the role of Shiga toxin in E. coli infections?
What is the role of Shiga toxin in E. coli infections?
What is the primary source of E. coli O157:H7 in humans?
What is the primary source of E. coli O157:H7 in humans?
What is the primary association of E. coli O139 and O141 strains?
What is the primary association of E. coli O139 and O141 strains?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Shiga toxins in humans?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Shiga toxins in humans?
What is the target cell type for the Shiga toxin Stx2e in oedema disease in pigs?
What is the target cell type for the Shiga toxin Stx2e in oedema disease in pigs?
What is the primary benefit of vaccination in preventing E. coli infections?
What is the primary benefit of vaccination in preventing E. coli infections?
What is the name of the gene responsible for the production of Shiga toxins in E. coli?
What is the name of the gene responsible for the production of Shiga toxins in E. coli?
What is the preferred treatment for E. coli infections?
What is the preferred treatment for E. coli infections?
What is the name of the E. coli category that includes UPEC, SEPEC, and NTEC?
What is the name of the E. coli category that includes UPEC, SEPEC, and NTEC?
In dogs, what is the primary symptom of HUS?
In dogs, what is the primary symptom of HUS?
What is the primary concern in treating severe mastitis caused by Escherichia coli?
What is the primary concern in treating severe mastitis caused by Escherichia coli?
Which of the following antibiotics has been shown to have beneficial effects in treating MPEC infections?
Which of the following antibiotics has been shown to have beneficial effects in treating MPEC infections?
What is the primary cause of the Metritis-Mastitis-Agalactiae (MMA) syndrome in pigs?
What is the primary cause of the Metritis-Mastitis-Agalactiae (MMA) syndrome in pigs?
What is a common clinical sign of Post Partum Dysgalactiae Syndrome (PPDS) in pigs?
What is a common clinical sign of Post Partum Dysgalactiae Syndrome (PPDS) in pigs?
What is the effect of MMA syndrome on piglets?
What is the effect of MMA syndrome on piglets?
What is the primary mechanism by which UPEC E. coli causes cellular destruction in the urinary tract?
What is the primary mechanism by which UPEC E. coli causes cellular destruction in the urinary tract?
What is the purpose of administering antibiotics at night in the treatment of canine UTIs?
What is the purpose of administering antibiotics at night in the treatment of canine UTIs?
What is the primary difference between sporadic and recurrent UTIs in large animals?
What is the primary difference between sporadic and recurrent UTIs in large animals?
What is the role of cranberry proanthocyanidins in the treatment of UTIs?
What is the role of cranberry proanthocyanidins in the treatment of UTIs?
What is the primary cause of pyometra in bitches?
What is the primary cause of pyometra in bitches?
What is the percentage of pyometra cases in which E. coli is isolated?
What is the percentage of pyometra cases in which E. coli is isolated?