Panton-valentine leukocidin is produced by:
Correct Answer: Staphylococcus aureus
Description: 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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