How is a diptheria infection able to cause heart damage Release of of a toxin...

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How is a diptheria infection able to cause heart damage Release of of a toxin while grwoing in the pharynx O Production of a toxin that causes the body to use heart tissue as an energy source O Direct growth on the heart after initial colonization of the pharynx Destruction of tissues in the pharynx resulting in massive blood loss and a drop in blood

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