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Diptheria is caused by
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- poisons released from dead bacterial cells into the host tissue
- poisons released by living bacterial cells into the host tissue
- excessive immune response by the host's body
- poisons released by virus into the host tissues
Correct Option: A
Diptheria is a highly infectious disease caused by Cornybacterium diptheriae which liberates soluble toxin. The toxin affects nerves and cause double vision, difficulty in swallowing and paralysis of breathing muscles and limbs.