Urease is an Important Virulence Factor of Which of the Following

Question

Urease is an important virulence factor of which of the following?
A) Porphyromonas gingivalis
B) Vibrio cholerae
C) Escherichia coli O157:H7
D) Helicobacter pylori
E) Shigella dysenteriae

Accepted Answer

Urease is an important virulence factor of Helicobacter pylori. It helps the bacteria survive in the acidic environment of the stomach by neutralizing gastric acid.