Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a two-part exotoxin. The most likely pathologic effect of this toxin is

a. Inhibition of protein synthesis.
b. Flaccid paralysis.
c. Tetani or lockjaw.
d. A red rash.
e. The bacteria will be able to grow in phagocytes.


Ans: a. Inhibition of protein synthesis.

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