Which of the following statements is not true of enteroinvasive E. coli (EIEC)?

A. It invades the gut mucosa.
B. Blood and pus are found in the stool.
C. Prompt treatment with a broad-spectrum antibiotic is essential to recover from an infection.
D. It makes no heat-labile or heat-stable exotoxins.
E. High fever is present.


Answer: C

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