The Major Virulence Factor of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae That Causes Serious

question 55

Multiple Choice

The major virulence factor of Corynebacterium diphtheriae that causes serious systemic effects is

• A)the capsule.
• B)the metachromatic granules.
• C)its exotoxin.
• D)the endospores.
• E)its endotoxin.

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