QBANK A 5-year-old African-American boy with a history of sickle cell anemia presents with several days of left lower leg pain. The patient’s temperature is

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A 5-year-old African-American boy with a history of sickle cell anemia presents with several days of left lower leg pain. The patient’s temperature is 102.3°F. Physical examination reveals a swollen, red area overlying the left tibia that is warm and tender to palpation. Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for these signs and symptoms?

A. Escherichia coli
B. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
C. Salmonella
D. Staphylococcus aureus
E. Streptococcus pneumoniae