The diphtheria toxin has an affinity for all the following tissues EXCEPT
The diphtheria toxin is the sole virulence factor of C. diphtheriae. Responsible for both local effects and systemic complications. It is encoded by a lysogenic beta-prophage. It inhibits mammalian protein synthesis (ribosomal function) ADP ribosylation of EF-2 It has a special affinity for myocardium, adrenals and nerve endings
Myocardium
Brain
Adrenals
Liver
Systemic Bacteriology (Gram Positive Bacilli, Gram Negative Bacilli)