A patient with large, penetrating vegetations on his mitral and aoic valves develops severe headaches. Funduscopic examination reveals papilledema. CT scan of the brain demonstrates a ring-enhancing lesion. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of the patient’s disorder?
A patient with large, penetrating vegetations on his mitral and aoic valves develops severe headaches. Funduscopic examination reveals papilledema. CT scan of the brain demonstrates a ring-enhancing lesion. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of the patient’s disorder?
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A patient with large, penetrating vegetations on his mitral and aoic valves develops severe headaches. Funduscopic examination reveals papilledema. CT scan of the brain demonstrates a ring-enhancing lesion. Which of the following organisms is the most likely cause of the patient's disorder?
✓ Correct Answer: C. Staphylococcus aureus
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