The capsule in streptococcus pyogenes is considered a virulent factor because it

A. is antiphagocytic
B. binds to epithelial cells
C. mediates internalization by host cells
D. degrades complement component C3b
E. binds to IgM and IgG


Ans: A. is antiphagocytic

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