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Microbiology General 622f0c15

True about E. coli is -

A
Sereny test is done to diagnose Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
B
Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) are also enteroinvasive
C
UTI is caused by single serotype at a time usually
D
E. coli is the most common causative organism to infect burn wounds
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., UTI is caused by single serotype only Urinary tract infection with E.Coli can be caused by several serotypes. The serotypes generally responsible are 0 antigen types 1, 2, 4, 6, 7. etc. K antigen type can also cause urinary tract infection. Remember only one serotype is generally isolated from infected urine at a time, though recurrances may be due to different serotypes. About other options . Sereny test is done for Enteroinvasive E. coli. . Enteropathogenic E. coli is not invasive. . Most common organism to infect burn wound ---> Pseudomonas followed by S. Aureus

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