Background: GAS virulence is dependent on a functional human fibrinolytic system.Results: Functional differences between different strains of GAS streptokinases have been found.Conclusion: Pressure on coinheritance of specific GAS streptokinases and M proteins is identifiable.Significance: Tissue tropism and virulence of GAS infections are reflected in the types of streptokinases and M proteins.
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