Question

question 49
which of the following is incorrect?
some strains of e. coli can make dangerous toxins.
enterohemorrhagic e. coli cause bleeding.
e. coli o157:h7 makes toxins that destroy white blood cells.
e. coli o157:h7 can cause kidney failure.

Explanation:

E. coli O157:H7 makes toxins that damage the lining of the intestines, not directly destroy white - blood cells. Some E. coli strains produce dangerous toxins. Enterohemorrhagic E. coli can cause bleeding due to damage to the intestinal lining. E. coli O157:H7 can lead to kidney failure, especially in severe cases like hemolytic - uremic syndrome.

Answer:

E. coli O157:H7 makes toxins that destroy white blood cells.