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Toxin S.Aureus Produced Alpha Lecithinase Phospholipase Destroys Cell

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Alpha toxin (a lecithinase or phospholipase) which destroys cell membranes and tissues 

S.aureus is associated with gas gangrene, tissue necrosis and hemolysis

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