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(e) Staphylococcus aureus
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Toxic shock syndrome is caused by a superantigen produced by Staphylococcus aureus. It often arises from the excessive use of superabsorbent tampons.
Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition
by Black, Jacquelyn G.; Black, Laura
Published by
Wiley
ISBN 10:
1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13:
978-1-11874-316-4
Chapter 20 - Urogenital and Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Self Quiz - Page 648: 5
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