Which of the Following Diseases is NOT Associated with Bacteria

Question

Which of the following diseases is NOT associated with bacteria that form endospores?
A) tetanus
B) anthrax
C) gangrene
D) botulism
E) toxic shock syndrome

Accepted Answer

Toxic shock syndrome is caused by certain strains of Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria, which do not form endospores. Tetanus (A), anthrax (B), gangrene (C), and botulism (D) are all caused by bacteria that form endospores.