Question

"STx-producing bacteria cause over a million deaths a year, but treatment with antibiotics is not effective"

Several strains of STx-producing E coli are responsible for disease. Despite the availability of antibiotics that lyse E coli cells, the reason this is NOT recommended in course of treatment is because:____________.

Answer 1

Answer: Despite the availability of antibiotics that lyse E coli cells, the reason this is NOT recommended in course of treatment is because the antimicrobial agents may trigger the lytic cycle and result in increased toxin expression.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shiga toxin (Stx) are toxins which are produced by shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli ( STEC). The antimicrobial agents may also trigger the lytic cycle and result in increased toxin expression.