Your sister cut herself with a knife, and within a few days, she had a severe pus-producing infection of the hand.A day later, skin begins to come off, exposing muscle and other tissue below the skin.Predict what caused the severity of this infection.

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The fact that the infection is producing pus and causing tissue damage suggests that the infectious agent is producing exotoxins. Exotoxins are proteins secreted by bacteria that can cause damage to host cells and tissues. In this case, the exotoxins are likely causing the severe tissue damage seen in the hand.

Your Sister Cut Herself with a Knife, and Within a Few