Streptococcus halichoeri: Comparative Genomics of an Emerging Pathogen

Table 3

Virulence factors found in the accessory genome.

Group	Virulence factor
Adherence	Agglutinin receptor
	Choline-binding protein A
	Antiphagocytic M protein
Enzyme	Phage hyaluronidase
	Mitogenic factor 2
Protease	C5a peptidase
Superantigen	Streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin A (SpeA)
	Streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxin K (SpeK)