gonorrhoeae - okt3

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Reversion of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from a fimbriated (fim 1) to a nonfibriated (fim 2) state would result in which one of the following phenomena?
A. Inability of N. gonorrhoeae to colonize the mucosal epithelium
B. Reversion to a Gram-positive stain
C. Death of the organism
D. Loss of serologic specificity
E. A negative capsule strain

[ArchivalUser]

a??

[ArchivalUser]

aa

[ArchivalUser]

yes A

[ArchivalUser]

The answer is: A

Bacteria may shift rapidly between the fimbriated (fim +) and the nonfimbriated (fim -) states. Fimbriae function as adhesions to specific surfaces and consequently play a major role in pathogenesis. Lack of fimbriae prevents colonization of the mucosal surface by the bacterium

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