Which statement is true of toxic shock syndrome?
a. It is a sexually transmitted infection.
b. Rash, fever, and flulike symptoms are typical.
c. The blood pressure rises to dangerous levels.
d. It is caused by Escherichia coli.
ANS: B
Rash, fever, and flulike symptoms are typical. It is not a sexually transmitted infection. Risk factors are thought to be the use of high-absorbency tampons and barrier methods of contraception. The causative organism is Staphylococcus aureus.
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