Which Virulence Factor of Group a Streptococci (GAS) Is Responsible

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which virulence factor of Group A streptococci (GAS) is responsible for the rapid spread of tissue death in necrotizing fasciitis?

• A) coagulase and hyaluronidase
• B) streptokinase
• C) hyaluronidase and streptokinase
• D) coagulase
• E) hyaluronidase

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Definitions:

Total Surplus

The sum of producer and consumer surplus, representing the total net benefit to society from the production and consumption of goods and services.

Equilibrium

A state where supply equals demand, and the market is at rest.

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount that producers receive from the sale of a good or service and the minimum amount they would accept.

Equilibrium Price

The equilibrium price is the market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, leading to market balance.