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A 25-year-old man presents with a high fever and generalized malaise. His condition deteriorates so rapidly that his friends decide to take him to the emergency department 24 hours after the onset of symptoms. He has a history of intravenous drug abuse. A test for anti-HIV antibodies is negative. Physical examination reveals a systolic murmur, and echocardiography shows bulky vegetations attached to the tricuspid valve leaflets. Which of the following microorganisms will be most likely be isolated from this patients blood cultures? A. Candida albicans B. Hemophilus influenzae C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Staphylococcus epidermidis E. Viridans (α-hemolytic) streptococci
Posted on: Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:14:17 +0000

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