Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes strains can produce ________ that cause the severe and sometimes life-threatening symptoms of toxic shock syndrome.
A) endotoxin
B) superantigen toxins
C) AB toxins
D) cytolytic

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Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes strains can produce superantigen toxins that cause toxic shock syndrome. These toxins have the ability to stimulate a massive immune response, leading to fever, hypotension, and organ failure.

Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Pyogenes Strains Can Produce ________ That