Question

which of the following is the most likely organism that will be seen in acute osteomyelitis in someone who has sickle cell anemia?
staphylococcus aureus
streptococcus pyogenes
salmonella typhimurium
hemophilus ducreyi

Explanation:

In patients with sickle - cell anemia, Salmonella species are a common cause of acute osteomyelitis due to the altered microcirculation and susceptibility to infection. While Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of osteomyelitis in the general population, Salmonella typhimurium is more likely in sickle - cell anemia patients. Streptococcus pyogenes and Hemophilus ducreyi are not typical causes of osteomyelitis in sickle - cell anemia.

Answer:

C. Salmonella typhimurium