Panton-Valentine leukocidin

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Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a cytotoxin that causes leukocyte destruction, pneumonia and necrotizing fasciitis. PVL is produced from the genetic material of a phage which infects Staphylococcus aureus, making it more virulent.

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  • Lina G, Piémont Y, Godail-Gamot F, Bes M, Peter M, Gauduchon V, Vandenesch F, Etienne J (1999). "Involvement of Panton-Valentine leukocidin-producing Staphylococcus aureus in primary skin infections and pneumonia.". Clin Infect Dis 29 (5): 1128-32. PMID 10524952. Retrieved on September 1, 2006.
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