What are the Staphylococcal Products That Cause Diarrhea and Vomiting

Question

What are the staphylococcal products that cause diarrhea and vomiting in humans?
A) Enterotoxins
B) Endotoxins
C) Cytolytic toxins
D) Protein A

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus produces enterotoxins which can cause food poisoning and result in symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting in humans. Endotoxins are a component of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria and are not produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Cytolytic toxins can cause cell damage and lysis, but are not specifically associated with diarrhea and vomiting. Protein A is a virulence factor produced by Staphylococcus aureus that binds to the Fc region of antibodies, but is not associated with causing diarrhea and vomiting.