Toxic shock syndrome is due to: (A) Septic aboion, (B) Forgotten tampons, (C) IUCD, (D) Pelvic examination
Answer is B. 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