What is the cellular structure that Streptococcus pyogenes relies primarily on for its virulence?
A) Peptidoglycan
B) Lipopolysaccharide
C) S antigens
D) M proteins

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Streptococcus pyogenes relies primarily on M proteins for its virulence by preventing phagocytosis and inhibiting complement activation. Peptidoglycan is a component of the cell wall, and lipopolysaccharide and S antigens are primarily found in gram-negative bacteria.

What Is the Cellular Structure That Streptococcus Pyogenes Relies Primarily