Question: how does staphylococcus aureus cause toxic shock syndrome

title: Toxic shock syndrome
text: TSS is caused by bacteria of either the Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus type . Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome ( STSS ) is sometimes referred to as toxic shock - like syndrome ( TSLS ) . The underlying mechanism involves the production of superantigens during an invasive streptococcus infection or a localized staphylococcus infection . Risk factors for the staphylococcal type include the use of very absorbent tampons and skin lesions in young children . Diagnosis is typically based on symptoms . 

Answer: answer: TSS is caused by bacteria of either the Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus type. The underlying mechanism involves the production of superantigens during an invasive streptococcus infection.