Which of the following can interfere with adherence of phagocytic cells to the pathogen?

Which of the following can interfere with adherence of phagocytic cells to the pathogen?



a. M protein on cell walls of Streptococcus pyogenes
b. lipid produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
c. leukocidin released by staphylococci
d. lipopolysaccharide of Gram-negative bacteria
e. ability of Rickettsia rickettsii to prevent release of lysosomal enzymes


Answer: a. M protein on cell walls of Streptococcus pyogenes


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