Virulence Factors of Streptococcus Pyogenes Include ________

Question

Virulence factors of Streptococcus pyogenes include ________.
A)polysaccharides on the cell wall
B)lipoteichoic acid
C)M proteins
D)hyaluronic acid capsule
E)All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the choices listed are virulence factors of Streptococcus pyogenes. Polysaccharides on the cell wall, lipoteichoic acid, M proteins, and hyaluronic acid capsule all contribute to the pathogenicity of this bacterium.