This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Staphylococci, 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 syndromeo TSS is a potentially fatal multisystem disease characterized by sudden high fever, fainting, watery diarrhea, headache and muscle ache.o There are two types of TSS1. Staphylococcal TSSStaphylococcal 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 TSSStreptococcal TSS results from the elaboration of pyrogenic exotoxin A.