All of the Following are Characteristic of the Group a Beta-Hemolytic

Question

All of the following are characteristic of the Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci EXCEPT
A)methicillin resistance.
B)M proteins.
C)the ability to damage cell membranes.
D)the ability to dissolve blood clots.
E)hyaluronidase production.

Accepted Answer

Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are generally susceptible to methicillin, and therefore do not exhibit methicillin resistance. The other options are characteristic features of Group A streptococci.