Staphylococcal food poisoning is the result of the presence and multiplication of the bacteria S aureus in food, most often transmitted by the hands of food-handlers. Several poisons are involved including some which are not destroyed by heat. Toxic Shock Syndrome is caused by strains of S aureus which produce the toxic shock syndrome toxin 1.It frequently is associated with menstruation, most times with the use of vaginal tampons, vaginal contraception sponges or diaphragms.
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