11th June 2024

A 45-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted with swelling of his right leg

A 45-year-old male with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted with swelling of his right leg. It started 2 days ago, initially around the ankle, later progressing up to the knee. There are no pustules. The leg is tender and hot on examination. The Contralateral leg is normal. Cardiovascular examination did not show any sign of endocarditis. What is the most likely causative organism?

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