4. An established 14-year-old client who recently returned from camp presents the clinic c/o chills, severe headache, myalgias, malaise, Gl upset/tendernes diarrhea, cough, conjunctival injection & a fever. On exam, the provider notes rash of faint pink spots on the wrists, forearms, ankles & the trunk. What is th most likely diagnosis? Answer, rocky mountain spotted fever

4. An established 14-year-old client who recently returned from camp presents the clinic c/o chills, severe headache, myalgias, malaise, Gl upset/tendernes diarrhea, cough, conjunctival injection & a fever. On exam, the provider notes rash of faint pink spots on the wrists, forearms, ankles & the trunk. What is th most likely diagnosis? Answer, rocky mountain spotted fever

Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap Course List)

2nd Edition

ISBN:9781111306663

Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Publisher:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price

Chapter22: Emerging, Recurring, And Reappearing Diseases

Section: Chapter Questions

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