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Which Streptococcus species shows growth inhibition by bacitracin?
S. pyogenes
What is the most important virulence factor in Streptococcus pyogenes?
M protein
Which type of haemolysis is seen in Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Alpha-haemolytic
Which enzyme is used for emergency therapy of myocardial infarction by Streptococcus pyogenes?
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Which Streptococcus species is associated with scarlet fever?
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What role do Streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins play in infections by S. pyogenes?
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What is the common symptom of pharyngitis caused by S.pyogenes?
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Which toxin produced by S.pyogenes is responsible for causing scarlet fever?
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How is the diagnosis of pharyngitis due to S.pyogenes confirmed in the laboratory?
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What is the mechanism by which streptococcal M serotypes cause acute rheumatic fever?
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What type of hypersensitivity reaction is responsible for acute glomerulonephritis caused by nephritogenic streptococcal M serotypes?
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Which age group is more commonly affected by acute rheumatic fever compared to acute glomerulonephritis?
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