Which of the Following is More Likely to Cause Fatal

Question

Which of the following is more likely to cause fatal septicemias?
A) Gram-positive bacteria
B) Gram-negative bacteria
C) Negatively stained bacteria
D) Acid-fast bacteria
E) Mycoplasmas

Accepted Answer

Gram-negative bacteria are more likely to cause fatal septicemias as they have endotoxins in their cell wall that can lead to a systemic inflammatory response and sepsis.