Your sister cut herself with a knife,and within a few days 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 suggests that it is caused by bacteria, and the presence of exotoxins can worsen the severity of the infection by damaging tissues and increasing inflammation. Fungus and virus are less likely to cause severe pus-producing infections, and autoimmune diseases do not involve infectious agents.

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