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1.Found in both gram + and gram - bacteria

2.Toxic in small amounts

3.secreted by living bacteria

4.composed of proteins (polypeptides)

5.disease is caused by the toxin released, not the bacteria secreting it

6.target specific toxins (four classifications)

*Neurotoxin- Attack the nervous system

example= Clostridium tetani=tetanus

Clostridium botulae=botulism

*Enterotoxin-Attack the gastrointestinal system

example= Vibrio cholerae =cholera

*Hemotoxin= Attacks and destroys RBC's

example= Streptococcus pyogenes=strep throat

Staphylococcus aureus-MRSA

*Cytotoxin= Kills any host cells

example=diptheria

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