Which of the following triggers multiplication of Brucella abortus organisms?

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QUESTION

Which of the following triggers multiplication of Brucella abortus organisms?

OPTIONS

(A) Erytol
(B) Ethambutol
(C) Erythymol
(D) Erythretol

ANSWER

(D) Erythretol

EXPLANATION

Erythritol is a polyol present in bovine reproductive tissues and fetal fluids that can enhance the growth and localization of Brucella abortus, contributing to its reproductive tropism. Therefore option D is correct; ethambutol is an antimycobacterial drug, while the other similarly named compounds are not the relevant Brucella growth factor.

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