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Which bacterial genus does the text primarily focus on?
Which bacterial genus does the text primarily focus on?
What is the main virulence factor associated with E.coli?
What is the main virulence factor associated with E.coli?
Which type of agar would E.coli grow pink on?
Which type of agar would E.coli grow pink on?
What is the significance of the 'Green Coasters' associated with E.coli?
What is the significance of the 'Green Coasters' associated with E.coli?
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Which virulence factor of E.coli is particularly responsible for causing neonatal meningitis?
Which virulence factor of E.coli is particularly responsible for causing neonatal meningitis?
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How does EHEC cause severe Hemorrhagic Colitis?
How does EHEC cause severe Hemorrhagic Colitis?
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What is the mechanism by which damaged endothelial lining causes thrombocytopenia?
What is the mechanism by which damaged endothelial lining causes thrombocytopenia?
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Which E. coli serotype is associated with outbreaks and is commonly referred to as the 'E. coli Burger'?
Which E. coli serotype is associated with outbreaks and is commonly referred to as the 'E. coli Burger'?
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What is the mechanism of action of the heat-labile toxin produced by ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. coli)?
What is the mechanism of action of the heat-labile toxin produced by ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. coli)?
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Which E. coli pathotype is associated with infantile diarrhea and attaches to and effaces the mucosa?
Which E. coli pathotype is associated with infantile diarrhea and attaches to and effaces the mucosa?
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Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by biofilm formation and is associated with endemic persistent diarrhea, acute traveler's diarrhea, and sporadic acute diarrhea?
Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by biofilm formation and is associated with endemic persistent diarrhea, acute traveler's diarrhea, and sporadic acute diarrhea?
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What is the recommended treatment for E. coli infections, according to the text?
What is the recommended treatment for E. coli infections, according to the text?
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What is the main virulence factor of E. coli that leads to neonatal meningitis?
What is the main virulence factor of E. coli that leads to neonatal meningitis?
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Which agar type results in E. coli appearing with a metallic green sheen?
Which agar type results in E. coli appearing with a metallic green sheen?
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What is the most common cause of UTIs attributed to E. coli?
What is the most common cause of UTIs attributed to E. coli?
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Which E. coli strain is responsible for severe Hemorrhagic Colitis from consuming undercooked meat?
Which E. coli strain is responsible for severe Hemorrhagic Colitis from consuming undercooked meat?
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Which virulence factor of E. coli inhibits protein synthesis at the 60s ribosomal subunit?
Which virulence factor of E. coli inhibits protein synthesis at the 60s ribosomal subunit?
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In which population does Shiga-like Toxin produced by E. coli cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) more commonly?
In which population does Shiga-like Toxin produced by E. coli cause hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) more commonly?
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What is the mechanism by which ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. coli) causes traveler's diarrhea?
What is the mechanism by which ETEC (Enterotoxigenic E. coli) causes traveler's diarrhea?
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Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by attaching to and effacing the mucosa, and is associated with infantile diarrhea?
Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by attaching to and effacing the mucosa, and is associated with infantile diarrhea?
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What is the characteristic feature of the E. coli O157:H7 serotype?
What is the characteristic feature of the E. coli O157:H7 serotype?
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Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by inflammatory dysentery and cell invasion?
Which E. coli pathotype is characterized by inflammatory dysentery and cell invasion?
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What is the significance of the mnemonic 'LASG' in the context of E. coli pathotypes?
What is the significance of the mnemonic 'LASG' in the context of E. coli pathotypes?
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What is the characteristic feature of EAEC (Enteroaggregative E. coli)?
What is the characteristic feature of EAEC (Enteroaggregative E. coli)?
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