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What is the best method for preventing illnesses transmitted by water, food, and direct contact?
What is the best method for preventing illnesses transmitted by water, food, and direct contact?
- Sanitation (correct)
- Antibiotics
- Vaccination
- Immune system boosters
Which of the following is a characteristic of E. coli?
Which of the following is a characteristic of E. coli?
- 1µm diameter, ~2µm length
- ~1µm diameter, 2µm length (correct)
- 2µm diameter, ~1µm length
- ~2µm diameter, 1µm length
What is the primary factor limiting the impact of vaccination in preventing infections?
What is the primary factor limiting the impact of vaccination in preventing infections?
- Insufficient government support
- Ineffective vaccine delivery systems
- Limited by research and development (correct)
- Lack of public awareness
What is the main function of bacterial capsules?
What is the main function of bacterial capsules?
How do bacteria within biofilms resist antimicrobial agents?
How do bacteria within biofilms resist antimicrobial agents?
How does antigenic variation occur in Neisseria gonorrhoeae pilin?
How does antigenic variation occur in Neisseria gonorrhoeae pilin?
What is the approximate size range of viruses?
What is the approximate size range of viruses?
Which of the following organisms possess a defined nucleus and other organelles?
Which of the following organisms possess a defined nucleus and other organelles?
Which type of microorganism contains noncellular, infectious proteins?
Which type of microorganism contains noncellular, infectious proteins?
Which mechanism is NOT used by bacterial toxins to inhibit host cells?
Which mechanism is NOT used by bacterial toxins to inhibit host cells?
Which bacterial organism causes severe watery diarrhea and belongs to the O1 and O139 serotypes?
Which bacterial organism causes severe watery diarrhea and belongs to the O1 and O139 serotypes?
What is the primary treatment for the disease caused by Vibrio cholerae?
What is the primary treatment for the disease caused by Vibrio cholerae?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Vibrio cholerae?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Vibrio cholerae?
What is the virulence factor responsible for causing severe watery diarrhea in Vibrio cholerae infection?
What is the virulence factor responsible for causing severe watery diarrhea in Vibrio cholerae infection?
Who is at risk of Vibrio cholerae infection and when are they at risk?
Who is at risk of Vibrio cholerae infection and when are they at risk?
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