]> 2026-07-31T09:42:09+00:00 WBR0297 0 en Microbiology A 40-year-old man presents to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of headache, fever, vomiting, and a rash. He explains that he first had vomiting and headaches 5 days ago, but then developed a high-grade fever and rash. He also states that the rash started over his wrists and ankles, but then proceeded towards his trunk. Upon further questioning, the patient informs the physician that he has recently traveled to North Carolina to visit his relatives and went camping there for several days. In the ED, his temperature is 38.9 °C (102 °F), blood pressure is 132/86 mmHg, and heart rate is 102/min. Physical examination is remarkable for multiple, non-blanching petechiae over the trunk and extremities with involvement of the palms and soles. Which of the following organisms is responsible for this patient's symptoms? C Infectious Disease 2020-10-28T00:06:11Z 2459150.504294 WBR0297