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. 1979 Sep;25(3):1075–1077. doi: 10.1128/iai.25.3.1075-1077.1979

Nonspecific T-lymphocyte mitogenesis by pyrogenic exotoxins from group A streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus.

P M Schlievert, D J Schoettle, D W Watson
PMCID: PMC414557  PMID: 387590

Abstract

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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