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: Dental
Staphylococcus causes A/E – 
Select and explain. 
A. Scarlet fever, B. TSS, C. Carbuncle, D. Sycosis barbae
A: Scarlet fever
Answer: A: Scarlet fever 
Explanation: Important skin and soft tissue infections caused by staph aureus are:- Impetigo (bullous and contagious), Ecthyma, Folliculitis, Carbuncle, furuncle, cellulitis, surgical wound infection, mastitis, Hidradenitis suppurative (Note -3 sycosis barbae means chronic folliculitis of beards hair follicle).
Toxic shock syndrome is a toxin-mediated illness of staphylococcal infection.