All of the following organisms cause a clinical effect via the production of an exotoxin
except:
A. Clostridium tetani.
B. Staphylococcus aureus.
C. Escherichia coli.
D. Pseudomonas aerugenosa.
E. Vibrio cholera.
aanya.bansal Answered question August 17, 2024
The correct answer is C. Escherichia coli.
Escherichia coli (E. coli) can cause clinical effects through various mechanisms, including:
– Endotoxin production (lipopolysaccharides)
– Adhesion and colonization
– Invasion of host cells
– Production of cytotoxins (e.g., Shiga toxin)
aanya.bansal Answered question August 17, 2024