Which of the following E. coli serovars give rise to a disease similar to that caused by Shigella sp.?
A) Enterotoxigenic
B) Enteroinvasive
C) Enteropathogenic
D) Enterohemorrhagic
E) All of the choices are correct.

Question

Which of the following E. coli serovars give rise to a disease similar to that caused by Shigella sp.?
A) Enterotoxigenic 
B) Enteroinvasive 
C) Enteropathogenic 
D) Enterohemorrhagic 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC) serovars can cause a disease similar to Shigella due to their ability to invade and damage the intestinal epithelium, resulting in symptoms such as watery diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Unlike Shigella, EIEC can also cause systemic infections. Enterotoxigenic (ETEC) produces enterotoxins that result in watery diarrhea, but without significant tissue invasion or inflammation. Enteropathogenic (EPEC) can cause diarrhea but does not invade tissue. Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) can cause bloody diarrhea and potentially life-threatening complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS).

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