Which of the following would allow a disease-causing microbe NOT to adhere to Ko
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Question
Which of the following would allow a disease-causing microbe NOT to adhere to Koch’s postulates? Choose all that apply.
A The microbe can infect multiple different species such as with the rabies virus.
B The microbe can be grown in pure culture.
C The microbe is found in all patients with a particular disease but also some patients without symptoms.
D The microbe is a eukaryotic pathogen.
E The microbe requires a host cell in order to grow
F The microbe is present in all individuals but only caused disease in those who are immune compromised
Explanation / Answer
The correct answer is option C that is The microbe is found in all patients with a particular disease but also some patients without symptoms because of disease causing microbe is present then patient will possess symptoms for sure.
All other options adhere Koch’s postulates.