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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The correct answer is  TSST-1 antibody is seen in convalescents. This is protective and its absence is a factor in the pathogenesis of the condition. Though it 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