Which of the Following Statements About Diphtheria Is FALSE

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about diphtheria is FALSE?

• A) Its toxin destroys elongation factor, which is needed to synthesize polypeptides in eukaryotes.
• B) Its growth on Loeffler's medium is used for absolute diagnosis of the bacterium.
• C) Its toxin can be absorbed into the blood from cutaneous lesions and can lead to cardiac arrhythmia, coma, and death.
• D) Although all species of Corynebacterium are pathogenic, the agent of diphtheria is the most widely known.
• E) It produces a characteristic pseudomembrane that can adhere to the tonsils, uvula, palate, pharynx, and larynx.

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