A Strain of Vibrio Cholerae Has Mutated and Is No

question 26

Multiple Choice

A strain of Vibrio cholerae has mutated and is no longer able to produce cholera toxin.What is the most likely outcome of infection with this strain?

• A)The disease it produces will be very similar to that produced by toxin-producing strains.
• B)It will not be able to survive transit through the stomach so no disease will result.
• C)Without its toxin, it will not cause diarrhea.
• D)Without its toxin, it will not be able to invade the intestinal epithelial cells and establish disease.

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