Sign up for FlowVella
Sign up with FacebookAlready have an account? Sign in now
By registering you are agreeing to our
Terms of Service
Loading Flow
QUESTION 6
A 19-year-old man complains of left eye discomfort, watery eye discharge, and redness of his conjunctiva. For the last 6 days he has noticed low grade fevers, left eye discomfort, red eye, and a “tender swelling” anterior to his left ear.
He is a college student and has had one sexual contact in the past 6 months. He has one kitten and one dog, but denies any scratches or bites.
On examination he has a temperature of 100.2°F, a tender left preauricular lymphadenopathy and conjunctivitis.
What is the most likely organism causing the conjunctivitis?
1. Bartonella
2. Staphylococcus aureus
3. Neisseria Gonorrhea
4. Enterocytozoon bieneusi
5. Francisella tularensis