Which of the Following Is False of Shigella Infections

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false of Shigella infections?

• A) The Shiga toxin targets ribosomes to block protein synthesis and kill host cells.
• B) It can induce hemolytic uremic syndrome with symptoms that include hematuria, purpura, and edema.
• C) It spreads from person to person and also through human fecal contamination of food, water, or environmental surfaces that are touched.
• D) In the United States, S. sonnei accounts for about 75 percent of Shigella cases, while S. flexneri predominates in developing countries.
• E) The elderly are most likely to become infected.