A 14-year-old Caucasian female presents to the emergency room complaining of fevers, aches, and diarrhea of several days duration. Her body is  covered in a sunburn-like rash. Her mother, who has...

A 14-year-old Caucasian female presents to the emergency room complaining of fevers, aches, and diarrhea of several days duration. Her body is  covered in a sunburn-like rash. Her mother, who has accompanied her to the hospital, states that her daughter recently started her period and has been using tampons. What is the likely pathogen?

 A. Streptococcus pneumonia

 B. Staphylococcus aureus

 C. Rickettsiae rickettsii

 D. Yersinia pestis