Case #20-Cardiovascular/Lymphatic A 16 year old girl presents at an Urgent Care

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Case #20-Cardiovascular/Lymphatic A 16 year old girl presents at an Urgent Care after being sick with flu-like symptoms for over3 weeks. She is extremely fatigued, has swollen glands, generalized weakness, a sore throat, and fever with chills. The throat examination reveals redness, swelling, and irritation with white patches; she tested negative for Strep. Physical examination also reveals tenderness and swelling in her left upper abdomen. A blood test reveals an increased level of white blood cells.

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The name of the organism is known as Epstein-Barr virus that caused glandular fever, or infectious mononucleosis. It is mainly common in teenagers and young adults. The symptoms include:
•   flu-like symptoms
•   a temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above
•   a skin rash that is a widespread, red, and does not itch
•   nausea and loss of appetite
•   fatigue, tiredness, and weakness
•   a sore throat
•   swelling of the lymph glands
•   pain in the upper abdomen
•   liver pain and jaundice

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