The production of pyrogenic exotoxins by group A streptococci
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Nonspecific T-lymphocyte mitogenesis by pyrogenic exotoxins from group A streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus.
Group A streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins types A, B, and C and staphylococcal pyrogenic exotoxin were shown to be potent nonspecific T-lymphocyte mitogens. Adherent cell populations did not significantly affect the nonspecific mitogenicity.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Hygiene
سال: 1985
ISSN: 0022-1724
DOI: 10.1017/s0022172400062276