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Yes, Bordetella pertussis produces an exotoxin called pertussis toxin. This toxin plays a key role in the pathogenesis of whooping cough by interfering with the host's immune response and contributing to the characteristic symptoms of the disease.
Exotoxin produced from a bacteriophage is called diphtheria toxin. It is produced by certain strains of Corynebacterium diphtheriae bacteria when infected by a specific bacteriophage carrying the gene for the toxin.
No, Mycobacterium tuberculosis does not produce exotoxins. It mainly causes disease through its cell wall components and induces an inflammatory response in the host.
Yes, Streptococcus pyogenes can produce exotoxins such as streptolysin O and streptolysin S, which contribute to its pathogenicity. These exotoxins can damage cell membranes and contribute to tissue destruction during infections.
Botox is an exotoxin. It is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and acts to inhibit neurotransmitter release, leading to a temporary paralysis of muscles.
Staphylococcus aureus is the bacterium that produces an exotoxin (specifically, TSST-1 toxin) responsible for causing toxic shock syndrome.