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Which of the following statements is/are false about Salmonella typhi?
I. It is a rod-shaped gram-positive bacteria
II. Multiple flagella around the cell
III. It targets the intestinal epithelial cells
IV. Pathogenesis can be diagnosed by Widal test
Which of the following statements is/are false about Salmonella typhi?
I. It is a rod-shaped gram-positive bacteria
II. Multiple flagella around the cell
III. It targets the intestinal epithelial cells
IV. Pathogenesis can be diagnosed by Widal test
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The correct option is A I only
Salmonella typhi is a rod-shaped and flagellated gram-negative bacteria which causes typhoid fever (enteric fever) in humans. Bacteria enters the body through the mouth and invades the mucosa of small and large intestines and produces toxins and inflammatory cytokines which induce inflammatory reactions causing lesions in the intestine.
Widal test is a specific laboratory test used to diagnose the presence of typhoid fever, which helps in understanding the severity and extent of the condition thereby helping in rightful treatment planning.
Salmonella typhi is a rod-shaped and flagellated gram-negative bacteria which causes typhoid fever (enteric fever) in humans. Bacteria enters the body through the mouth and invades the mucosa of small and large intestines and produces toxins and inflammatory cytokines which induce inflammatory reactions causing lesions in the intestine.
Widal test is a specific laboratory test used to diagnose the presence of typhoid fever, which helps in understanding the severity and extent of the condition thereby helping in rightful treatment planning.
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