Profuse watery diarrhea ("rice water stools") leading to dramatic fluid loss and severe dehydration and hypotension, which frequently leads to death are the hallmarks of which toxin activity?

Profuse watery diarrhea ("rice water stools") leading to dramatic fluid loss and severe dehydration and hypotension, which frequently leads to death are the hallmarks of which toxin activity?



A. Enteric endotoxin
B. Toxin A
C. Shiga toxin
D. Cholera toxin (CT)


Answer: D. Cholera toxin (CT)


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