What Is the Effect of TSST-1 Exotoxin on the Body

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of TSST-1 exotoxin on the body?

• A) It causes red blood cell lysis.
• B) It damages the endothelial cells of capillaries.
• C) It binds to receptors on T cells and activates them.
• D) It is a pyrogen, causing fever.
• E) It kills epithelial cells of mucous membranes.

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