Staphylococcus aureus produces a fibronectin-binding protein as a virulence factor to aid in which activity?

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Staphylococcus aureus produces a fibronectin-binding protein as a virulence factor to aid in attachment to host cells. Fibronectin is a glycoprotein found in the extracellular matrix of host cells and S. aureus uses this protein to attach to the host cells and establish an infection. This attachment also helps the bacterium to avoid being cleared by the host immune system.

Staphylococcus Aureus Produces a Fibronectin-Binding Protein as a Virulence Factor