Why Do Staphylococci Spread So Easily When Infecting the Skin

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why do staphylococci spread so easily when infecting the skin?

• A) They produce hyaluronidase, which hydrolyzes hyaluronic acid present in the intracellular ground substance that makes up connective tissue.
• B) They produce lipase, which melts the fat under the skin, making it easier to spread.
• C) The hemolysins kill the white and red blood cells; then the protease liquefies the skin protein, allowing easy penetration for the bacteria.
• D) All of the above

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