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- List the unique characteristics of Listeria monocytogenesWhat foods are commonly implicated in cases of listeriosis?Which of the following statements about listeriosis is false?(a) The causative agent, Listeria monocytogens, can befound in many types of food .(b) When pregnant women are infected with Listeria mono-cytogens, the bacteria may cause fetal damage or death.(c) Bacteriophages can be used to eliminate Listeria oncontaminated food.(d) Infection with Listeria monocytogens rarely results inmeningitis.(e) Listeria L-forms lack cell walls and are able to persistinside of macrophages after phagocytosis.
- Describe the structure and medical importance of Listeria monocytogenesDescribe the unusual metabolism of Helicobacter spp. and explain how H. pylori can tolerate the acidic conditions within the stomachWhat drugs would you recommend for Tetanus treatment? Explain the mechanism of action of the toxin from Clostridium botulinum. How this mechanism can be used for clinical and cosmetic purposes, including treatment of facial wrinkles?