The Major Virulence Factor of Corynebacterium Diphtheriae That Causes Serious

question 26

Multiple Choice

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

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

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