Question 104 · LDEK · Shock and anaphylaxis
The risk factors of toxic shock syndrome (TSS) are:
1) foreign bodies containing air (such as tampons, nasal tamponade)
2) history of old surgery;
3) persistent primary teeth;
4) burns and local infections;
5) postpartum period.
The correct answer is:
2) history of old surgery;
3) persistent primary teeth;
4) burns and local infections;
5) postpartum period.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,3.
- B. 1,4,5.
- C. 1,3,5.
- D. 2,3,4.
- E. 3,4,5.
Hint
Think about where Staphylococcus aureus can proliferate and produce TSST-1 toxin.
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