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Post-Operative Day 3 Fever

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Clinical Presentation

A 45-year-old male underwent an emergency open appendectomy for perforated appendicitis 3 days ago. Now he has a temperature of 102°F, HR 105, BP 100/65. He complains of right lower quadrant pain. Wound appears erythematous with purulent discharge.

What is the most likely cause of this post-operative fever?