Super antigen is produced by which of the following-
Erythrogenic/Pyrogenic toxins are superantigens produced by Streptococcus pyogenes. They cause streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome(STSS) is a rare, but serious bacterial infection. STSS can develop very quickly into low blood pressure, multiple organ failure, and even death. Examples of Bacterial super-antigens: Staphylococcal toxin Streptococcal toxin o Mycoplasma ahritidis mitogen 1 Yersinia enterocolitica Yersinia pseudotuberculosis Viral:EBV, CMV, Rabies nucleocapsid, HIV encoded nef (negative regulatory factor) Fungal superantigen: Malassezia furfur
Streptococcus pyogenes
Clostridium perfringens
Vibrio cholerae
Staphylococcus epidermidis
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