| Front | C.perfringens vs. S.pyogenes Major degradative toxins |
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| Back | C. perfringens Lecithinase (aka phospholipase C)Degrades lecithin in cell membrane → cell membrane destruction → hemolysis → RBC/WBC/Platelet destruction → cell death → necrosis vs. S.pyogenes Hyaluronidase Cleaves hyaluronic acid in subcutaneous tissue → acts as a spreading factor for cellulitis |
Tags: microbiology
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