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exotoxin [¦ek·sə¦täk·sən] (microbiology) A toxin that is excreted by a microorganism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Presence of streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin A mid C genes in human isolates of group G streptococci. Streptococcal mitogenic exotoxin (SME) Z-1 and streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin (SPE)-J were identified in one patient with peritonitis who recovered after 2 weeks in intensive care. These stable, secreted toxins of 22 kDa to 30 kDa include staphylococcal enterotoxins serotypes A-E, G, and H; group A streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins serotypes A-C and F; group A streptococcal superantigen; and staphylococcal TSST-1, which we discuss below. |
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