Targeted Proteomics Analysis of Staphylococcal Superantigenic Toxins in Menstrual Fluid from Women with Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS)

Targeted Proteomics Analysis of Staphylococcal Superantigenic Toxins in Menstrual Fluid from Women with Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS)

Menstrual toxic shock syndrome (mTSS) is a rare life-threatening febrile illness that occurs in women using intravaginal menstrual protection. It is caused by toxic shock syndrome toxin 1 (TSST-1) produced by <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, triggering a sudden onset of rash and hypotension...

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Main Authors: Marie Courçon, Cédric Badiou, Mathilde Louwagie, Sibyle Etievant, Michel Jaquinod, Gérard Lina, Virginie Brun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-12-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
proteomics
mass spectrometry
staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome
menstrual fluid
TSST-1
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/14/12/886

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