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If a bacteria is affected by antibiotics, does it stimulate the bacteria to produce more toxins?
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Not usually: Appropriate antibiotics usually destroy / kill bacteria preventing further toxin production. However it really depends on type of bacteria, and whether it produces toxin (exotoxin) or is toxic itself (endotoxin).
Answered 4/24/2017
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