Which of the Following Contributes to the Invasiveness of Treponema

Question

Which of the following contributes to the invasiveness of Treponema pallidum?
A) hyaluronidase
B) fimbriae
C) lipooligosaccharide in the cell wall
D) TSST
E) IgA protease

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid in host tissues, facilitating the spread of Treponema pallidum through the host's connective tissues, contributing to its invasiveness.