The Illustration Is of a Gram-Negative Bacterium Frequently Responsible for Meningitis

question 34

Multiple Choice

The illustration is of a Gram-negative bacterium frequently responsible for meningitis. What virulence factor(s) of the bacterium is/are illustrated?

• A) a capsule
• B) fimbriae
• C) a membrane containing LOS
• D) a capsule and fimbriae
• E) a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing LOS

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