A 4-year-old child living in a slum is bitten by a rat while sleeping. Two days later, the child develops a rash characterized by discrete erythematous 1-4 mm macules on the extremities and face, most obvious on the palms and soles. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of this child’s disease?
A 4-year-old child living in a slum is bitten by a rat while sleeping. Two days later, the child develops a rash characterized by discrete erythematous 1-4 mm macules on the extremities and face, most obvious on the palms and soles. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of this child’s disease?
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A 4-year-old child living in a slum is bitten by a rat while sleeping. Two days later, the child develops a rash characterized by discrete erythematous 1-4 mm macules on the extremities and face, most obvious on the palms and soles. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of this child's disease?
✓ Correct Answer: B. Streptobacillus moniliformis
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