What type of toxin is produced by some strains of Staphylococcus aureus that can

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What type of toxin is produced by some strains of Staphylococcus aureus that can lead to toxic shock syndrome?
  1. Exfoliative toxin
  2. Enterotoxin
  3. Superantigen
  4. Hemolysin

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What type of toxin is produced by some strains of Staphylococcus aureus that can lead to toxic shock syndrome?
  • Step 1: Understand that Staphylococcus aureus is a type of bacteria.
  • Step 2: Learn that some strains of this bacteria can produce toxins.
  • Step 3: Identify that the specific type of toxin produced is called a superantigen.
  • Step 4: Recognize that these superantigens can cause a serious condition known as toxic shock syndrome.
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