From the above case, exotoxin A of the causative agent most closely resembles the action of which other microbial toxin?

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Both Pseudomonas exotoxin A and diphtheria toxin inhibit protein synthesis through the inhibition of elongation factor (EF-2). Incorrect choices include: Shiga toxin, which is a cytotoxin, enterotoxin, and neurotoxin. Vibrio cholerae enterotoxin and E. coli labile toxin (LT) both result in increased cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP).

From the Above Case, Exotoxin a of the Causative Agent