Which of the Following Genes May Attribute to the Virulence

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genes may attribute to the virulence of Helicobacter pylori by encoding for outer membrane proteins that mediate adherence to a specific blood group antigen on the surface of gastric epithelial cells?

• A) babA
• B) iceA
• C) cagA
• D) vacA

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