Multiple choice

Which of the following organisms produces a potent exotoxin (in addition to an endotoxin) to manifest its infection?

  1. Pseudomonas aeruginosa

  2. Brucella suis

  3. Bordetella pertussis

  4. Neisseria meningitidis

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Explanation

Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces a potent exotoxin (in addition to an endotoxin) to manifest its infection. The lethal exotoxin produced is called toxin A. It has a mechanism of action identical to that of diphtheria toxin.