Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 21 - Microbial Cardiovascular and Systemic Diseases - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 672: 6

Answer

C

Work Step by Step

The toxin released from the outer membrane of the cell walls of dying Gram-negative bacteria is called endotoxin. It is the lipid A portion of lipopolysaccharide. Lipid A can result in diarrhea, fever, inflammation, shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation and hemorrhage.
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