What Are the Effects of The -Hemolysin Produced by Staphylococcus Aureus?
A) It Acts on Sphingomyelin
Multiple Choice
What are the effects of the -hemolysin produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
A) It acts on sphingomyelin in the plasma membrane of red blood cells.
B) It kills polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
C) It kills macrophages.
D) It lyses red blood cells, damages platelets and macrophages, and can cause severe tissue damage.
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