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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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With reference to bacteriodes fragilis, the following statements are true, EXCEPT:
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The correct answer is  The incidence of septic shock and DIC are unusual in patients with bacteremia caused by anaerobic bacteria such as bacteroides. Anaerobic gram negative bacteria such as bacteroides possess lipopolysaccharide (LPS) which is nearly 1000 times less potent compared to endotoxins associated with aerobic gram negative bacteria, accounting for the reason behind its low association with shock and DIC. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology, Ananthanarayan and Paniker, 7th Edition, Chapter 29, Page 268; Harrisons 16th Edition, Page 941 944.