The Majority of Cases of Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome Are

Question

The majority of cases of staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome are diagnosed in
A) newly delivered mothers.
B) uncircumcised males.
C) anyone with a Staphylococcus aureus infection.
D) nasal surgery patients.
E) menstruating women.

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome is most commonly associated with menstruating women. It is caused by the production and release of toxins by Staphylococcus aureus during the growth of the bacteria in a sterile site. While anyone with a Staphylococcus aureus infection can potentially develop toxic shock syndrome, it is most frequently associated with menstruating women who use tampons.