It is so small that it can squeeze

between intestinal cells.

It secretes a toxin that induces its

uptake into intestinal epithelial cells.

It secretes enzymes that create

perforations in the intestine.

It can get to the blood only if the

bacteria are deposited directly there, that is, through a puncture.

freshwater stream and cooling towers

animal and animal urine

insects such as mosquitoes

humans only

animals only

Low mortality,

spread by air droplets, natural host is bats

High

mortality, spread by blood and body fluids, natural host is bats

Low

mortality, spread by blood and body fluids, natural host is bats

High

mortality, spread by air droplets, natural host is rats

95%

10-20%

50%

1%

an electrocardiogram

an echocardiogram

culturing the

bacteria in the lab

analysis of

symptoms

Neither men nor women ever show

symptoms.

95% of men are asymptomatic.

85% of women are asymptomatic.

Women always show symptoms.

fluid and electrolyte replacement

topical antibiotics

IV antibiotics

oral antibiotics

Streptococcus agalactiae

Haemophilus

influenzae

Listeria monocytogenes

Neisseria meningitidis

Vibrio

cholerae.

Helicobacter pylori.

Campylobacter jejuni.

all of the above.