In a Recent Surgery, When the Cut Area Was Sutured

Multiple Choice

In a recent surgery, when the cut area was sutured, bacteria entered the open tissue. As a result, you now have an infection of deep tissue exhibiting redness, swelling, pain, fever, and a rash. With your knowledge of microbiology, you predict that you have a developed an infection caused by ______.

A) E. coli
B) human herpesvirus 3
C) Staphylococcus
D) Neisseria