Question

Which of the following is common in the disease caused by Coryne-bacterium diphtheriae and Bacillus anthracis?

a.

Both organisms are gram-positive spore formers

b.

Diphtheria toxin and edema toxin are ADP ribosylating toxins

c.

The most serious disease symptoms are the direct result of toxin action

d.

Both organisms cause skin and respiratory tract infections

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Answer: (c).The most serious disease symptoms are the direct result of toxin action

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Q. Which of the following is common in the disease caused by Coryne-bacterium diphtheriae and Bacillus anthracis?

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