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Staphylococcus aureus – Drag-and-Drop Learning Activity | Toxic Shock Syndrome & Virulence Factors Explained
Interactive drag-and-drop case on Staphylococcus aureus: Learn how TSST-1 toxin causes toxic shock syndrome, explore virulence factors like Protein A and PVL, and understand methicillin resistance via the mecA gene. Ideal for USMLE Step 1 & microbiology review.