A 42-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c, 13.3%) - TopicsExpress



          

A 42-year-old man with poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c, 13.3%) presents with thigh pain and fever over several weeks. Physical examination reveals erythema and warmth over the thigh with notable woody, nonpitting edema. There are no cutaneous ulcers. CT of the thigh reveals several abscesses located between the muscle fibers of the thigh. Orthopedics is consulted to drain and culture the abscesses. Which of the following is the most likely pathogen? A. Clostridium perfringens B. Group A streptococcus C. Polymicrobial flora D. Staphylococcus aureus E. Streptococcus milleri ans https://facebook/Dr.kcsudeep
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 03:15:30 +0000

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