Which are two examples of diseases caused by exotoxins?

a. Tuberculosis, acute respiratory infection
b. Influenza, anthrax
c. Diphtheria, leprosy
d. Otitis media, E. coli


ANS: C
Examples of disease caused by bacteria that are gram positive and form spores (exotoxins) are tuberculosis, clostridia infection, diphtheria, anthrax, and leprosy.

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