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Michelle was scratched by her cat and now is feeling ill and has a fever. She most likely has contracted which microorganism from the injury?

A. Borrelia burgdorferi
B. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
C. Bartonella henselae
D. Bordetella pertussis



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Final answer:

Michelle likely contracted Bartonella henselae from her cat's scratch, causing her illness.


Explanation:

Cat-Scratch Disease: When Michelle was scratched by her cat and developed a fever and illness, she likely contracted Bartonella henselae from the injury. This bacterium is responsible for causing the zoonotic infection known as cat-scratch disease.


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