Staphylococcus aureus Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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An 8-year-old girl is brought to the clinic with 2 days of productive cough and fever by her parents. The child was adopted at the age of 2, and the history of her biological family is unknown. The parents state the patient has had similar episodes in the past year, along with a history of chronic diarrhea. The patient’s temperature is 39.0°C (102.2°F), pulse is 112/min, respirations are 23/min, and blood pressure is 105/73 mmHg. Examination reveals tachypnea and use of accessory muscles. There are decreased breath sounds heard over the right lower lung. Chest x-ray reveals lower right lobar consolidation. Clubbing of the fingers is present. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition?  

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