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Organisms Produce Alpha  Hemolysin Toxin Destroys Cell Membranes

Front Which (2) organisms produce alpha hemolysin, a toxin that destroys cell membranes of RBC and WBC?
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S. aureus 
E.coli 
Leads to the characteristic clearing surrounding these bacteria on blood agar

Tags: microbiology

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