The diphtheria toxin has an affinity for all the following tissues EXCEPT
Correct Answer: Liver
Description: The diphtheria toxin is the sole virulence factor of C. diphtheriae. Responsible for both local effects and systemic complications. It is encoded by a lysogenic beta-prophage. It inhibits mammalian protein synthesis (ribosomal function) ADP ribosylation of EF-2 It has a special affinity for myocardium, adrenals and nerve endings
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