Question

A 6-year-old with fever, headache, and a 'sandpaper-like' rash that started in the groin and axilla, now covering the trunk. He has a 'strawberry tongue.' Which organism is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Streptococcus pyogenes

Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Answer

Haemophilus influenzae

Answer

Neisseria meningitidis

Practice question

A 6-year-old with fever, headache, and a 'sandpaper-like' rash that started in the groin and axilla, now covering the trunk. He has a 'strawberry tongue.' Which organism is most likely?