Question

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

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.

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.