This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
Which organism causes toxin shock syndrome ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Pneumococcus, B. E. coli, C. Staphylococcus aureus, D. Enterococcus
C: Staphylococcus aureus
Answer: C: Staphylococcus aureus 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Staphylococcus aureus Toxic shock syndrome TSS is a potentially fatal multisystem disease characterized by sudden high fever, fainting, watery diarrhea, headache and muscle ache. There are two types of TSS :? 1. Staphylococcal TSS Staphylococcal TSS results from the elaboration of toxic shock syndrome toxin type-1 (TSST-1) also known as enterotoxin type F or pyrogenic exotoxin C. Enterotoxin B or C may also produce TSS. 2. Streptococcal TSS Streptococcal TSS results from the elaboration ofpyrogenic exotoxin A.