Human Health And Diseases Ques 71
Diphtheria is caused by
[1997]
(a) poisons released from dead bacterial cells into the host tissue
(b) poisons released by living bacterial cells into the host tissue
(c) excessive immune response by the host’s body
(d) poisons released by virus into the host tissues
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Diphtheria is a highly infectious disease caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae which liberates soluble toxin. The toxin affects nerves and causes double vision, difficulty in swallowing and paralysis of breathing muscles and limbs.
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