Encapsulated Strains of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Are Particularly Pathogenic, Because They

question 15

Multiple Choice

Encapsulated strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae are particularly pathogenic, because they

• A) produce exotoxin A.
• B) produce exotoxin B.
• C) are potentially very invasive.
• D) produce M protein surface antigens.

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