The Master Surgeon | Free Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

QUESTION NO

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A 54 years old male presents to Accident and Emergency complaining of 1 week history of cough and breathlessness. He has recently returned from a 3 weeks holiday in Spain where the average temperature was 35 degrees Celsius. He also reported feeling feverish with a reduced appetite. He has no medical or drug history of note. Blood tests showed reduced neutrophils and low sodium levels. A chest X ray showed bilateral consolidation. What investigation would be the quickest way to identify the causative organism?

Please select one of the following:

Blood antigen test
Urine antigen test
Blood culture
Throat swab

Question By Dr Ley Taing Chan MBBS, BA.