Which of the Following Statements About Diphtheria Is FALSE

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about diphtheria is FALSE?

• A) All species of Corynebacterium may be pathogenic.
• B) Its toxin interferes with eukaryotic protein synthesis.
• C) It produces a characteristic pseudomembrane that can adhere to tissues in the throat.
• D) Its growth on Loffler's medium is used for absolute diagnosis of the bacterium.
• E) Its toxin can be absorbed into the blood from cutaneous lesions leading to severe complications.

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