Staphylococcus - Superantigens | drbeen

About This Video

How do staphylococci cause toxic shock syndrome? 
Superantigens are the answer. 
In this important video session, Dr. Syed discusses superantigens in the context of staphylococci.

Following topics are discussed:

  • What are superantigens?
  • What important pathogens release superantigens?
  • What superantigens are released?
  • Normal controlled immune response to an antigen.
  • How does a superantigen cause massive abnormal activation of the immune system?
  • Symptoms of the toxic shock syndrome as a result of superantigen activity.
  • Labs

Instructor

Dr. Mobeen Syed

Dr. Mobeen Syed

Mobeen Syed M.D, MS Graduated from King Edward Medical University. Entrepreneur, Medical Educator, CEO and founder of Drbeen corp.