Compare and contrast major characteristics of exotoxins and endotoxins. Characteristic Exotoxins Endotoxins Toxicity     Effects on the body     Chemical composition     Heat denaturation at 60°C     Toxoid formation     Immune response     Fever stimulation     Manner of release     Typical sources

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Compare and contrast major characteristics of exotoxins and endotoxins.

Characteristic

Exotoxins

Endotoxins

Toxicity

 

 

Effects on the body

 

 

Chemical composition

 

 

Heat denaturation at 60°C

 

 

Toxoid formation

 

 

Immune response

 

 

Fever stimulation

 

 

Manner of release

 

 

Typical sources

 

 

 

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