Which of the following is an acute infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus? 

A. Viral encephalitis
B. Toxic shock syndrome
C. Bacterial meningitis
D. Botulism
E. Tetanus


B. Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute infection caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.

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a. Conditions of Participation b. Federal Register c. Guidelines for Coding and Reporting d. Medicare Claims Processing Manual

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What will be an ideal response?

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