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Streptolysins are enzymes produced by beta hemolytic [[streptococcus|streptococci]] (Lancefeld Group A). These are either Streptolysin-S(stable) or Streptolysin-O(Oxygen labile.) [[Antibodies]] produced against this enzyme shows up in the blood of an infected indivisual are used in the diagnosis of these infections. |
Streptolysins are enzymes produced by beta hemolytic [[streptococcus|streptococci]] (Lancefeld Group A). These are either Streptolysin-S(stable) or Streptolysin-O(Oxygen labile.) [[Antibodies]] produced against this enzyme shows up in the blood of an infected indivisual are used in the diagnosis of these infections. |
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Historically, this bacterial marker was one of the earliest markers of [[scarlet fever.]] |
Historically, this bacterial marker was one of the earliest markers of [[Scarlet_fever|scarlet fever.]] |
Revision as of 12:49, 19 February 2008
Streptolysins are enzymes produced by beta hemolytic streptococci (Lancefeld Group A). These are either Streptolysin-S(stable) or Streptolysin-O(Oxygen labile.) Antibodies produced against this enzyme shows up in the blood of an infected indivisual are used in the diagnosis of these infections.
Historically, this bacterial marker was one of the earliest markers of scarlet fever.