S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and C. perfringens produce hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down extracellular matrix to facilitate bacterial spread.
S. aureus, S. pyogenes, and C. perfringens secrete hyaluronidase, an enzyme that digests the extracellular ground substance, allowing for bacterial spread.
| Front | What organisms secrete hyaluronidase and what is it function? |
|---|---|
| Back | S.pyogenes C.perfringens Hyaluronidase functions to digest extracellular ground substance and allow for spread of the bacteria |
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