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Microbiology JIPMER 2019 51f92841

Panton-valentine leukocidin is produced by:

A
Staphylococcus epidermidis
B
Pseudomonas
C
Vibrio cholerae
D
Staphylococcus aureus
High-Yield Explanation
Panton-valentine leukocidin Produced by S. aureus. Has 2 components F (fast) and S (slow) based on their migration on carboxymethyl cellulose column. Both the fragments act synergistically with gamma hemolysin -damage leukocytes, RBCs and macrophages. Synergohymenotropic toxins: Gamma-hemolysin and PV toxin . Capable of producing haemolytic and leukocidal activity.

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