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Review Question - QID 108469

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QID 108469 (Type "108469" in App Search)
An 11-year-old boy arriving in the US with his family from Syria is brought to the emergency department after several days of fever, chills, and a sore throat. His temperature is 39°C (102.2°F), pulse is 80/min, respirations are 16/min, and blood pressure is 110/84 mmHg. Physical exam reveals a swollen, tender neck and the finding shown in Figure A. His parents report that he has had no vaccinations. Given this presentation, the patient is treated with an antibiotic as well as an antitoxin to prevent cardiac or nervous system damage. The most likely causative organism in this case produces a toxin that affects which of the following cellular processes?
  • A
  • A