A 3-year-old male presents with a 1-day history of loose stools, fever, abdominal cramping, headache, and myalgia. Vital signs show temperature 38.9°C, heart rate 112/min, blood pressure 95/60 mmHg, and respiratory rate 24/min. Stool examination reveals no blood or leukocytes. Serum sodium is 132 mEq/L. The patient denies recent antibiotic use. History reveals exposure to several pet turtles at home. Which of the following is the most likely pathogen?
- A)Chlamydophila psittaci
- B)Entamoeba histolytica
- C)Staphylococcus aureus
- D)Salmonella enterica spp.GABARITO
- E)Yersinia enterocolitica
Explicação
The correct answer is C. Source: Kaplan USMLE Step 1 QBank — Microbiology/Immunology Test 1. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →