Answer
(b) Superantigen
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Superantigen is an antigen that overstimulates the immune system by bonding non-specifically to MHC on antigen-presenting cells. It causes food poisoning, toxic shock syndrome and scalded skin syndrome.
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition
by Black, Jacquelyn G.; Black, Laura
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Wiley
ISBN 10:
1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-11874-316-4
Chapter 17 - Basic Principles of Adaptive Immunity and Immunization - Self Quiz - Page 358: 19
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