Pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli usually express
A) plaques.
B) colonization factor antigens (CFA).
C) slime layers.
D) capsules.

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Pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli usually express colonization factor antigens (CFA) to help them adhere to and colonize the host's intestinal epithelium. Plaques, slime layers, and capsules are not typically associated with E. coli pathogenicity.

Pathogenic Strains of Escherichia Coli Usually Express