Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is Associated With

Question

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is associated with
A) Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
B) Staphylococcus aureus.
C) Streptococcus pyogenes.
D) Neisseria meningitidis.
E) both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Accepted Answer

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) can be caused by both Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. TSS caused by S. aureus is more common and usually associated with tampon use, while TSS caused by S. pyogenes is rarer and associated with childbirth or surgical procedures. TSS caused by other bacteria, such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Neisseria meningitidis, or Streptococcus groups other than S. pyogenes, is rare.