Which of the following is the causative organism of acute mesenteric lymphadenitis?
Acute mesenteric lymphadenitis is caused by Yersinia enterocolitica or Yersinia pseudotuberculosis. It can also cause ileitis, colitis and acute appendicitis. Acute mesentric lymphadenitis is often confused with acute appendicitis in children. Reference: Schwaz's Principles of Surgery, 9e chapter 30.
E-Coli
V-Cholera
Hemophilus
Yersinia