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How the immune system recognizes group A streptococci and uses opsonization by complement and type-specific antibody against M protein or any other surface molecule capable of generating opsonic antibody. Fc receptors shown on macrophages bind to the antibody Fc region, inducing phagocytosis and killing of the streptococci.
