3. Control of infection

Question 1

What are the qualities exotoxins have but endotoxins don’t?

Answer 1

1. Excrete proteins
2. GM +ve
3. Highly toxic
4. Destroyed by heat

Question 2

What are the qualities endotoxins have but exotoxins don’t?

Answer 2

1. lypopolysacharides liberated from dead.
2. GM -ve
3. Need large doses to be toxic
4. Stable in heat

Question 3

What are the different types of transmission?

Answer 3

1. Vector
2. Direct
3. Indirect
4. Inoculation
5. Inhalation
6. Ingestion