The same, unknown bacteria is isolated from 20 sick individuals. Their samples were grown in culture and then placed in 10 healthy mice. Those mice started to show signs of a heightened immune response. According to Koch’s postulates what is the next step in determine whether the bacteria is pathogenic?

Classify the bacteria as a noncommunicable disease.
Classify the bacteria as a communicable disease.
Reisolate it, and determine if it is the original unknown bacteria.
Treat the original 20 individuals with antibiotics.

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Reisolate it, and determine if it is the original unknown bacteria.