The illustration is of a Gram-negative bacterium frequently responsible for meningitis. What virulence factor(s) of the bacterium is/are illustrated?
A) a capsule
B) fimbriae
C) a membrane containing LOS
D) a capsule and fimbriae
E) a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing LOS

Question

The illustration is of a Gram-negative bacterium frequently responsible for meningitis. What virulence factor(s) of the bacterium is/are illustrated?
A) a capsule 
B) fimbriae 
C) a membrane containing LOS 
D) a capsule and fimbriae 
E) a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing LOS

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The illustration depicts a Gram-negative bacterium with a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing lipooligosaccharide (LOS). These are all virulence factors that help the bacterium evade immune detection and attachment to host cells, ultimately leading to infection and disease.

The Illustration Is of a Gram-Negative Bacterium Frequently Responsible for Meningitis