The α-Toxin of Clostridium Perfringens Is

Question

The α-toxin of Clostridium perfringens is
A) an endotoxin.
B) an enterotoxin.
C) a lecithinase.
D) a superantigen toxin.

Accepted Answer

The α-toxin of Clostridium perfringens is a lecithinase, which means it can hydrolyze lecithin in cell membranes, leading to tissue destruction and necrosis. It is not an endotoxin, enterotoxin, or superantigen toxin.