The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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A 24 years old male presents with a severe headache, fever and rash. His partner reports that he has been complaining of muscle aches and reduced appetite for a few days. He has no past medical history of note and does not take any medication. There is no history of recent travel. On examination, he is pyrexial, tachycardic and hypotensive. He is unable to tolerate a pen torch shining in his eyes and has neck stiffness. The admitting doctor also noted a widespread rash. There were no other findings. What is the most likely organism causing this infection?

Please select one of the following:

Listeria monocytogenes
Haemophillus influenza
Escherichia coli
Neisseria meningitidis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.