Diphtheria is an acute contagious disease caused by an exotoxin that

A. functions by inhibiting protein synthesis.
B. can be neutralized as a result of immunity produced by the DTaP vaccine.
C. may cause destruction of cardiac, kidney and nerve tissues.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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