Chapter 27.6, Problem 2CC

Summary Introduction

To explain: Is it possible to identify the exotoxin or endotoxin producing bacteria from the bacterial infection spreading from host to host.

Concept introduction:

Bacteria can produce exotoxins―a protein toxin secreted by the bacteria like Vibrio cholera, Clostridium botulinum and so on which can release the toxins in the surrounding environment. Similarly, some bacteria also produce endotoxins, which are lipopolysaccharides and embedded in the outer bacterial membrane and are only released after the death of the bacteria, for example Salmonella typhi.