Streptococcus toxin which is responsible for connective tissue breakdown ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Hyaluronidase Hyaluronidase splits hyaluronic acid, an impoant component of the ground substance of connective tissue. Thus, hyaluronidase aids in spreading infecting microorganisms (spreading factor).Hyaluronidases are antigenic and specific for each bacterial or tissue source. Following infection with hyaluronidase-producing organisms, specific antibodies are found in the serum.
Hyaluronidase
Streptolysin 0
Streptolysin S
Streptococcus pyogenic exotoxin