A 24-year-old female presents with fever (38.9°C), malaise, and a dry, nonproductive cough for 5 days. She reports headache, myalgias, and leg pain. Vital signs show HR 102/min, RR 18/min, BP 118/76 mmHg, SpO2 98% on room air. Laboratory studies reveal elevated cold agglutinins (titer 1:512) and mild anemia. Chest X-ray shows interstitial infiltrates. She denies recent antibiotic use. Which microorganism is responsible for her symptoms?
- A)Klebsiella pneumoniae
- B)Legionella pneumophila
- C)Mycoplasma pneumoniaeGABARITO
- D)Haemophilus influenzae
- E)Streptococcus pneumoniae
Explicação
The correct answer is D. Source: Kaplan USMLE Step 1 QBank — Microbiology/Immunology Test 1. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →