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In 2016, E. coli was isolated from chickens on a new organic farm.  The isolate contained a plasmid carrying resistance genes to six antibiotics including tetracycline, sulfonamide, and gentamicin.  It also carried genes for resistance to heavy metals and a quaternary ammonium sulfate (Quat) disinfectant.  The farm feeds the chicks GMO-free, organically raised grain and supplements the diet with zinc and copper to promote growth and reduce disease.  No antibiotics are used.  After three years of organic practice, in 2019 we would expect to find E. coli that are: 

Patients who have severe SARS-CoV-2 clinical outcomes are often predisposed to _______________, which, following infection, can cause _____________.

Otitis externa often develops:

What cell components are common to both bacterial and human cells? (Check all that apply.)

Which of the following statements about pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is NOT true (FALSE)?

Which one is Streptococcus?

______ children are more likely to develop otitis media because the ________ is shorter and less likely to drain.

Serological tests use _______ to detect _______.

The bacterial “halos” on this CNA plate are produced by the bacterial virulence factor _________.   

People with latent TB should be treated with antibiotics: