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On the threshold - A diagnosis of exclusion

Authors :
Clarke, Peter
Reilly, Brendan M.
Glick, Susan
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. March 3, 2005, Vol. 352 Issue 9, p919, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

A case of a 48-year-old airline mechanic from Belize with fever and altered mental status that was presented to the emergency department is discussed. Giving him required treatment of tuberculosis even though his diagnostic test showed negative results saved patient's life.

Subjects

Subjects :
Fever -- Care and treatment
Hyperthermia -- Care and treatment
Tuberculosis -- Care and treatment
Tuberculosis -- Case studies

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
352
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.131065550

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