Question

The physical symptoms of cholera present only after a specific series of events has taken place. What is the most likely sequence of events in the pathogenesis of V. cholerae? Place the following statements in the order that best reflects the chronology of events during V. cholerae infection.

Answer 1

V. cholerae is ingested via contaminated water

V. cholerae survives passage through the stomach and enters the intestines

V. cholerae attaches via pili

V. cholerae release cholera toxin

The host intestinal cells are destroyed, resulting in a profuse watery diarrhea

V. cholerae exits the host via the feces