Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B is Linked To

Question

Staphylococcal enterotoxin B is linked to
A) carbuncles.
B) staphylococcal pseudomembranous enterocolitis.
C) middle ear infections.
D) pneumonia.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal enterotoxin B is a potent superantigen that can cause staphylococcal pseudomembranous enterocolitis, a severe form of food poisoning characterized by diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. It is not directly linked to carbuncles, middle ear infections or pneumonia.