The toxin of Staphylococcus aureus that causes blisters and desquamation of skin in staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is ________.

A. toxic shock syndrome toxin
B. enterotoxin
C. exfoliative toxin
D. erythrogenic toxin
E. hemolysin


Answer: C

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