All of the following virulence factors are associated with Staphylococcus aureus, except
A) enterotoxins.
B) cytolytic toxins.
C) protein A.
D) endotoxins.

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Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium and therefore does not contain endotoxins, which are typically associated with Gram-negative bacteria. Instead, S. aureus produces a variety of other virulence factors, including enterotoxins, cytolytic toxins, and protein A.

All of the Following Virulence Factors Are Associated with Staphylococcus