Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System, Books a la Carte Edition (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321943682
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Describe the action of diphtheria toxin.

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Diphtheria is a caused by the Corynebacterium diphtheriae that cause symptoms like a sore throat, and oozing fluid that obstruct the airways by hardening the pseudomembrane. This infection occurs in the upper respiratory tract.

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