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- What part of the Escherichia coli cell contains endotoxin?A California farmer developed a low grade fever, myalgia and cough. A chest X ray revealed an infiltrate in the lungs. Microscopic examination of the sputum revealed round, budding cells. A sputum culture grew mycelia and arthroconidia. What organisms is most likely the cause of the symptoms? What is causing the man’s disease? How is this disease transmitted? How might it be prevented?Some S. aureus stains have a number of virulence factors including O Lipase which convey resistance to lipids and staphlokinase which clots the blood. O Lipase which digests lipids and B-lactamase which breaks the matrix between cells. O coagulase which dissolves blood clots and staphlokinase which clots the blood. coagulase which clots the blood and B-lactamase which conveys resistance to penicillin. Question 26 A patient has an infection caused by a bacterial species that produces Deoxyribonucleases, M protein, Streptokinases, Streptolysin S, Exotoxin A, and Hyaluronidase. Which disease does this person have? O Shigellosis O Necrotizing fasciitis O Pertussis Rabies 12 MacBook Air ....
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