The Existence of Extensive Scalded Skin Syndrome Does Not Indicate

Multiple Choice

The existence of extensive scalded skin syndrome does not indicate that Staphylococcus is growing in all the affected areas. Why not?

A) This condition is caused by an exotoxin produced by certain strains of this microbe, and NOT directly by the microbe itself.
B) This condition is caused by an endotoxin produced by certain strains of this microbe, and NOT directly by the microbe itself.
C) This condition isn't caused by Staphylococcus at all.
D) This microbe grows in the blood; endotoxins it releases are transported to the skin, where it causes the observed effect.
E) Scalded skin occurs when a person eats exfoliatin-contaminated food, not by an infection.