Invasions Flashcards
1
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Invasions
A
promote entrance into and/or movement through tissues or cells
2
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fibrinolysin
A
enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes that dissolves blood clots, thus preventing bacterial isolation and promoting spreading
3
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hyaluronidase
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enzyme produced by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes that digests connective tissue, allowing them to spread through tissues more readily
4
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hemolysins
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enzymes produced by bacteria like Clostridium perfringens and Staphylococcus aureus that dissolve red blood cells, causing anemia and limiting oxygen delivery to infected tissues
