E. coli's antigens include Fimbria (linked to UTIs), K capsule (associated with pneumonia and neonatal meningitis), and LPS endotoxin (causing septic shock).
E. coli has three main antigens: Fimbria (causing Cystitis and Pyelonephritis), K capsule (causing Pneumonia and Neonatal meningitis), and LPS endotoxin (causing Septic shock).
| Text | Name (3) antigens of E.coli ? What diseases are causes by these antigens? Fimbria ↓ Cystitis Pyelonephritis K capsule ↓ Pneumonia Neonatal meningitis LPS endotoxin ↓ Septic shock |
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| Extra | E.coli ↓ Gram (-) Indole (+) Ferments lactose on MaConkey's agar |
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