A 70-year-old male presents with back pain,fever,and weight loss.He reports that he had a recent respiratory infection from which he thought he recovered.Tests revealed increased white blood cell count,and a diagnosis of endogenous osteomyelitis was made.The primary organism causing this condition is:
A) Staphylococcus aureus
B) Salmonella
C) Mycobacterium
D) Haemophilus influenza

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Staphylococcus aureus remains the primary microorganism responsible for osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus,not Salmonella,remains the primary microorganism responsible for osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus,not Mycobacterium,remains the primary microorganism responsible for osteomyelitis.
Staphylococcus aureus,not Haemophilus influenza,remains the primary microorganism responsible for osteomyelitis.

A 70-Year-Old Male Presents with Back Pain,fever,and Weight Loss