Which of the Following Streptococcus Pyogenes Virulence Factors Kills Leukocytes

Question

Which of the following Streptococcus pyogenes virulence factors kills leukocytes and erythrocytes?
A) streptolysins
B) pyrogenic toxins
C) streptokinases
D) the hyaluronic acid capsule
E) C5a peptidase

Accepted Answer

Streptolysins are virulence factors produced by Streptococcus pyogenes that can kill leukocytes and erythrocytes by creating pores in their membranes.