A 23 yo women comes to ED with fever, nausea, diarrhea and a rash. Last menstrual period started 6 days ago. Her temperature is 102, pulse 120 and BP is 90/45. Physical exam shows diffuse erythematous rash over her body. 1. What is your diagnosis , why? 2. What is causative organism associated with this pathology? 3. What kind of organism is it? 4. How do you treat it?

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1. A 23 yo women comes to ED with fever, nausea, diarrhea and a rash. Last menstrual period started 6 days ago. Her temperature is 102, pulse 120 and BP is 90/45. Physical exam shows diffuse erythematous rash over her body. 1. What is your diagnosis , why? 2. What is causative organism associated with this pathology? 3. What kind of organism is it? 4. How do you treat it?