20th June 2024

A 20-year-old female immigrant is referred to the acute medical unit. She reports a 1 week history of joint pain

A 20-year-old female immigrant is referred to the acute medical unit. She reports a 1 week history of joint pain, initially in her right knee. She has also had pain in her left ankle and wrist. She reports a history of a sore throat 2 weeks ago. She has a rash on her trunk. On auscultation, she has a pansystolic murmur heard loudest in the apex and radiating to the left axilla.

Which organism is most likely to have led to this lady’s presentation?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.