Toxic shock syndrome is due to
Correct Answer: Forgotten tampons
Description: TSST-1 antibody is seen in convalescents. This is protective and its absence is a factor in the pathogenesis of the condition. Though tampon-related TSS is now rare, the syndrome occurs in other infections of the skin, mucosa, and other sites and also in some surgical wounds. Ref: Textbook of microbiology Anantha Narayan and panickers; tenth edition; pg no:204
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