Which of the following virulence factors used by Staphylococcus puts holes in host cells?

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Alpha toxin, also known as alpha hemolysin, is a pore-forming toxin that creates holes in host cell membranes, leading to cell lysis and tissue destruction. Protein A binds to host immunoglobulins, leukocidin targets white blood cells, and clumping factor promotes bacterial adhesion to host tissues but does not directly create holes in host cells.

Which of the Following Virulence Factors Used by Staphylococcus Puts