Microbiology: A Systems Approach 4th Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073402435
ISBN 13: 978-0-07340-243-7

Chapter 13 - Microbe-Human Interactions - 13.2 The Progress of an Infection - 13.2 Learning Outcomes-Assess Your Progress - Page 382: 10

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Exotoxins are secreted by the microbes, while endotoxins are present on the cell wall of the microbes. Even a small amount of an exotoxin can cause damage while endotoxins cause damage when they are in large amounts.

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Exotoxins are secreted by the microbes, while endotoxins are present on the cell wall of the microbes. Even a small amount of an exotoxin can cause damage while endotoxins cause damage when they are in large amounts.
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