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The [[Disease causative agent|causative]] bacteria include ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'', where TSS is caused by enterotoxin type B or TSST-1, and ''[[Streptococcus pyogenes]]'', where it is caused by streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as '''toxic shock-like syndrome''' ('''TSLS''') or '''streptococcal toxic shock syndrome''' ('''STSS'''). | |||
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Overview
The causative bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, where TSS is caused by enterotoxin type B or TSST-1, and Streptococcus pyogenes, where it is caused by streptococcal pyrogenic exotoxins. Streptococcal TSS is sometimes referred to as toxic shock-like syndrome (TSLS) or streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS).