Staphylococcus Flashcards
1
Q
define fibronectin binding protein on staph. auereus
A
FnBP and other staphylococcal surface proteins like protein A promote binding to mucosal cells.
2
Q
what are staph. aurues virulence factors?
A
protein A - inhibits phagocytosis
fibronectin binding protein is an adhesion
