Review Question - QID 213602

A 22-year-old man presents to the emergency department with a burning cut on his left arm. The patient states that he noticed a few cuts along his arm which have become more swollen and are associated with bumps. He now feels fatigued and has a fever. The patient is otherwise healthy and is not currently taking any medications. The patient lives alone, is a student, and owns a new cat. His temperature is 101°F (38.3°C), blood pressure is 120/88 mmHg, pulse is 97/min, respirations are 14/min, and oxygen saturation is 99% on room air. Physical exam is notable for the finding in Figure A. There is notable tender lymphadenopathy in the ipsilateral antecubital fossa and axilla. Which of the following is the most likely infectious etiology of this patient’s symptoms?