All of the Following Toxins Are Produced by Pathogenic Escherichia

question 44

Multiple Choice

All of the following toxins are produced by pathogenic Escherichia coli except

• A)Vacuolating cytotoxin
• B)Heat-labile toxin
• C)Pore-forming toxin
• D)Shiga toxin
• E)Heat-stable toxin

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Definitions:

Proctalgia

A term for pain or discomfort in the rectal area or anus, often without an identifiable cause.

Proctoplasty

Surgical reconstruction of the rectum, often to repair damage or correct malformations.

Laparotomy

A surgical procedure involving a large incision in the abdomen to gain access to the abdominal cavity for diagnosis or treatment.

Choledochotomy

a surgical incision into the common bile duct, typically to remove gallstones.