Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 21 - Figure 21.5 - Lesions of scalded skin syndrome - Question - Page 593: 1

Answer

Toxin B.

Work Step by Step

Toxin B is a staphylococcal toxin that causes scalded skin syndrome. This toxin results in too much peeling/exfoliation of the skin.

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