A severe staphylococcal bacterial infection characterized by a rapid onset of symptoms including high fever, skin rash, and mental confusion is:

A) cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
B) toxic shock syndrome
C) pelvic inflammatory disease
D) vulvovaginitis


B
Explanation: This is common in menstruating women using noncotton tampons.

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