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Case Studies

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Rash on the side of a child's face.
Suspected viral infection
6-year-old male with mild non-productive cough, runny nose, sore throat, and headache for 1 week, suddenly developed a fever and rash on his face and trunk. Recent international travel visiting with family in Nigeria.



Female with arms holding a painful abdomen.Suspected bacterial infection
19-year-old female, admitted to the hospital from the ER after 2 days of persistent diarrhea and fever. Had recently been to a local Chinese restaurant with her biochemistry lab group and ate a whole plate of the daily special - sautéed pea shoots.



The inside of an elbow with a rash.Suspected fungal infection
50-year-old male, presenting with shortness of breath, low-grade fever, and an inability to stand without assistance - history of diabetes mellitus and renal insufficiency with recent hemodialysis treatment in a healthcare facility in India (visiting family). An arteriovenous treatment site appeared infected.

Last Reviewed: August 5, 2022