What are the effects of the $\alpha$-hemolysin produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
A) It acts on sphingomyelin in the plasma membrane of red blood cells.
B) It kills polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
C) It kills macrophages.
D) It lyses red blood cells, damages platelets and macrophages, and can cause severe tissue damage.

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The α-hemolysin produced by Staphylococcus aureus is a potent cytotoxin that can lyse red blood cells, damage platelets and macrophages, and cause severe tissue damage. This broad range of effects contributes to the virulence of S. aureus infections.

What Are the Effects of The α\alphaα -Hemolysin Produced by Staphylococcus Aureus? A) It Acts on Sphingomyelin

What Are the Effects of The $\alpha$ -Hemolysin Produced by Staphylococcus Aureus?
A) It Acts on Sphingomyelin