Multiple Choice
How do staphylococci spread so easily when infecting the skin?
A) They produce hyaluronidase, which hydrolyzes hyaluronic acid present in the intracellular ground substance that makes up connective tissue.
B) They produce lipase, which melts the fat under the skin, making it easier to spread.
C) The hemolysins kill the white and red blood cells; then the protease liquefies the skin protein, allowing easy penetration for the bacteria.
D) All of the above.
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