Shiga Toxin-Producing E

question 77

Multiple Choice

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli characteristics include all of the following except that it _______.

• A) causes a bloody diarrhea
• B) only causes occupational illness in people who work with animals
• C) is transmitted by ingestion of contaminated, undercooked food, especially hamburger
• D) in some cases, leads to the development of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) with possible kidney failure
• E) has a reservoir inside of cattle intestines

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