Pyogenic
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'''Pyogenic''' refers to [[bacteria]]l [[infection]]s that make [[pus]] or form [[abscess]]es. The pus is mostly composed of dead [[neutrophil]]s that are destroyed by bacteria such as ''Streptococcus pyogenes'' and ''Staphylococcus aureus'' through the release of [[leukocidin]]s. Therefore leukocidin producing bacteria are usually referred to as pyogenic.<ref>Madigan, Michael T. and Martin, John M. Brock Biology of Microorganisms 11th ed. Pearson Prentice Hall. USA. 2006: 734</ref>
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