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A 56-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sharp retrosternal pain radiating to his back and arms. The patient is sitting up and leaning forward. He states that the pain is less severe in this position and worsens when he lies down and takes a deep breath. He also indicates that he recently recovered from a fever and a cold. On physical examination a scratchy, leathery sound is heard at the lower left sternal border. An ECG is done and confirms the diagnosis. Which of the following microorganisms is the most likely cause of this condition?
(A) Coronavirus
(B) Coxsackievirus
(C) Cytomegalovirus
(D) Epstein-Barr virus
(E) Staphylococcus aureus
A 56-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sharp retrosternal pain radiating to his back and arms. The patient is sitting up and leaning forward. He states that the pain is less severe in this position and worsens when he lies down and takes a deep breath. He also indicates that he recently recovered from a fever and a cold. On physical examination a scratchy, leathery sound is heard at the lower left sternal border. An ECG is done and confirms the diagnosis. Which of the following microorganisms is the most likely cause of this condition?
(A) Coronavirus
(B) Coxsackievirus
(C) Cytomegalovirus
(D) Epstein-Barr virus
(E) Staphylococcus aureus
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