Which of the following staphylococcal virulence factors produce the signs and symptoms of scalded skin syndrome?
A) hyaluronidase
B) staphylokinase
C) exfoliative toxin
D) leukocidin
E) coagulase

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Exfoliative toxin is the staphylococcal virulence factor that produces the signs and symptoms of scalded skin syndrome. It causes separation of the upper epidermis from the lower layers of the skin, leading to blistering and sloughing of the skin. Hyaluronidase, staphylokinase, leukocidin, and coagulase are not directly involved in scalded skin syndrome.

Which of the Following Staphylococcal Virulence Factors Produce the Signs