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 influenzae
Answer: A
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