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3 S. pyogenes belongs to this streptococcal group 1 Many S. pyogenes diseases are suppurative, meaning they cause formation of this
8 Factor H regulates the ___________ complement pathway by degrading C3b 2 The hyaluronic acid in S. pyogenes's capsule mimics the composition of this tissue
9 T protein stands for _______-resistant protein 4 F protein binds to the epithelial cell protein fibronectin, acting as this
10 This type-specific protein binds serum beta-globulin factor H, preventing phagocytosis 5 A dimer of N-acetylglucosamine and this make the group-specific carbohydrate
6 The _-___ proteins bind the Fc portion of IgG and IgA for antigenic camouflage and alpha2-macroglobulin as well
7 S. pyogenes displays this kind of hemolysis

Reference

Murray, Patrick R et al. Medical Microbiology. 3rd Edition. Mosby, Inc., St. Louis, MO: 1998.

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