A 62-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department from a Homeless

question 50

Multiple Choice

A 62-year-old man is brought to the emergency department from a homeless shelter due to alcohol intoxication.  The patient has no other symptoms or history of significant medical conditions.  Examination of the scalp reveals the findings shown in the exhibit. 
Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this patient's condition?

• A)Cimex lectularius
• B)Malassezia species
• C)Pediculus humanus capitis
• D)Pthirus pubis
• E)Sarcoptes scabiei
• F)Trichophyton tonsurans

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