The exotoxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae

A. causes an inflammatory response.
B. may destroy cardiac and kidney tissue.
C. causes the formation of a pseudomembrane on the respiratory mucosa.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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