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What is the major virulence factor for Klebsiella pneumoniae?
What is the major virulence factor for Klebsiella pneumoniae?
- Shiga toxin
- Capsule (correct)
- Flagella
- Urease
Which organism is commonly found in the mouth, skin, and intestines and is associated with wound infections?
Which organism is commonly found in the mouth, skin, and intestines and is associated with wound infections?
- Proteus sp
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella sp
- Enterobacter aerogenes (correct)
Which pathogen is known to cause hemolytic uremia syndrome and damages kidneys in humans?
Which pathogen is known to cause hemolytic uremia syndrome and damages kidneys in humans?
- Escherichia coli O157:H7 (correct)
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Enterobacter aerogenes
- Proteus sp
What differentiates Escherichia coli O157:H7 from most strains of E. coli common in the GI tract?
What differentiates Escherichia coli O157:H7 from most strains of E. coli common in the GI tract?
Which organism is capable of changing its shape and flagella between liquid and solid media?
Which organism is capable of changing its shape and flagella between liquid and solid media?
What is a common factor among many strains of Escherichia coli that leads to disease?
What is a common factor among many strains of Escherichia coli that leads to disease?
Which organism is considered an opportunistic pathogen due to its presence primarily in the GI tract?
Which organism is considered an opportunistic pathogen due to its presence primarily in the GI tract?
Which bacterial species primarily causes wound infections and pneumonia?
Which bacterial species primarily causes wound infections and pneumonia?
What differentiates Escherichia coli O157:H7 from other strains commonly found in the GI tract?
What differentiates Escherichia coli O157:H7 from other strains commonly found in the GI tract?
Which bacterial species is known for possessing plasmids that code for additional virulence factors such as Shiga toxin?
Which bacterial species is known for possessing plasmids that code for additional virulence factors such as Shiga toxin?
