Among the virulence factors produced by Staphylococcus aureus are hemolysin, coagulase, hyaluronidase, and enterotoxin. Which of these factors contribute to the ability of S. aureus to invade the body?
A. coagulase
B. enterotoxin
C. hemolysin
D. hyaluronidase
E. coagulase and hemolysin
Answer: D
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