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What Causes Swollen Wound In Arms?
A small puncture wound on a woman s arm has become swollen, hot to the touch, and intensely painful. There is tissue necrosis, but it is not gassy, and under the microscope Gram-positive cocci in chains are present. Which of the following microbes is likely to be responsible? Pseudomonas aeruginosa Streptococcus pyogenes Staphylococcus aureus Clostridium perfringens Sporothrix schenckii
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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The clostridium, strptococcus and pseudomonas does not fit in above category. The sporothrix also is not suitable. Most probable answer is staphylococcus aureus.
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Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
The clostridium, strptococcus and pseudomonas does not fit in above category. The sporothrix also is not suitable. Most probable answer is staphylococcus aureus.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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