This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Bacteriology, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Toxic shock syndrome is due to \nSelect and explain. \nA. Septic aboion, B. Forgotten tampons, C. IUCD, D. Pelvic examination', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: TSST-1 antibody is seen in convalescents. This is protective and its absence is a factor in the pathogenesis of the condition. Though tampon-related TSS 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', 'role': 'assistant'}]