Case of the Month 3

FEVER OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN

Panel 2.1:

Blood smear negative on 6 different occasions, while the patient was febrile.
Which test(s) would you request next?
J) Psittacosis Antibody (go to 2.2)
K) Q fever Antibody (go to 2.3)
L) Tularemia Antibody (go to 2.4)
M) Brucella Antibody (go to 2.5)
N) Stool for ova and parasites (go to 2.6)
O) Blood cultures (go to 2.7)
P) PPD skin test (go to 2.8)
Q) Chest Xray (go to 2.8)


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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