Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (SSS syndrome) is due to______________?
Correct answer: D. Enterotoxin F
- A. Enterotoxin A
- B. Enterotoxin B
- C. Enterotoxin D
- D. Enterotoxin F
Explanation
Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome is caused by TSST-1, historically called staphylococcal enterotoxin F. It is a superantigen that produces massive, nonspecific T-cell activation and cytokine release.
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