Bacterial virulence factors Flashcards by Arthi Kumaravel | Brainscape

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Protein A

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Binds Fc region of Ig. Prevents opsonization and phagocytosis

S. aureus

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IgA protease

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Cleaves IgA

S. pneumo, H influenzae type B, Neisseria

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M protein

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Prevent phagocytosis

group A strep

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