Question NO 13
A 22-year-old female presents with the sudden onset of a high fever, a
diffuse erythematous skin rash, and shock. She started menstruating at age
13 and for several years has used tampons. Which one of the following is
the most likely diagnosis for this individual’s illness?
a. Erysipelas caused by Streptococcus pyogenes
b. Fifth disease caused by human parvovirus B19
c. Scarlet fever caused by S. pyogenes
d. Secondary syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum
e. Toxic shock syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus
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