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Where are the H antigens located in Salmonella typhi?

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Question

Where are the H antigens located in Salmonella typhi?

Options

  • On the flagella

  • On the cell wall

  • On the capsule

  • In the cytoplasm

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Solution

The flagella of Salmonella typhi contain the H antigen. While the O antigen contributes to pathogenicity, the H antigen is associated with bacterial motility and is located on the flagellar structures of the organism.

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