Which of the following bacteria would you expect to cause the most severe blood disease in a susceptible host?
A) a rapidly growing encapsulated bacteria
B) a flagellated acidophile
C) a barophilic strain
D) a piliated slow-growing bacteria
E) a halophilic psychrophile

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Encapsulated bacteria are able to evade phagocytosis by the host's immune system, allowing them to multiply in the bloodstream and cause more severe disease. This is commonly seen with encapsulated pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Which of the Following Bacteria Would You Expect to Cause