Which One of the Following Requires Treatment with Both Antibiotics

Question

Which one of the following requires treatment with both antibiotics and antitoxins?
A)diphtheria
B)tuberculosis
C)whooping cough
D)scarlet fever
E)psittacosis

Accepted Answer

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that produces a potent toxin which can lead to severe damage to the heart and nervous system. Treatment requires both antibiotics to kill the bacteria and antitoxins to neutralize the toxin.