A patient with a high temperature complains of headache, stomachache, fever, and vomiting. Upon questioning, he admits to eating several raw eggs the day before. The most likely organism causing these symptoms is

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Salmonella is commonly found in raw or undercooked eggs and can cause symptoms such as fever, headache, abdominal pain, and vomiting. E. coli is more commonly associated with bloody diarrhea and kidney failure, Clostridium perfringens is associated with food poisoning from improperly stored or reheated meat, Campylobacter jejuni is associated with diarrhea and abdominal cramping, and Staphylococcus aureus is associated with rapid onset of nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. However, the fact that the patient specifically mentioned eating raw eggs points to Salmonella as the most likely cause.

A Patient with a High Temperature Complains of Headache, Stomachache