Streptococcus pyogenes is sometimes referred to as flesh-eating bacteria. The strains of Streptococcus pyogenes that cause necrotizing fasiitis (Select all that apply)

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- A) Streptococcus pyogenes strains that cause necrotizing fasciitis produce enzymes like collagenase and hyaluronidase, which help them break down connective tissue and spread through tissue layers.- B) These strains can digest fascia and muscle, often necessitating surgical intervention to remove infected tissue and stop the spread of the infection.

Streptococcus Pyogenes Is Sometimes Referred to as Flesh-Eating Bacteria