The patient is a 35-year-old female with AIDS brought to the emergency room with a fever of 39°C and a three-month history of copious diarrhea. On physical exam, the patient is a w... The patient is a 35-year-old female with AIDS brought to the emergency room with a fever of 39°C and a three-month history of copious diarrhea. On physical exam, the patient is a well-developed, thin female in moderate distress. Vital signs: (supine) blood pressure 100/60, pulse 100, and (standing) blood pressure 80/40, pulse 125, respirations 18, and she was afebrile.
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The question presents a clinical case of a 35-year-old female patient with AIDS, describing her symptoms, vital signs, and medical history. It may require analysis or summarization relevant to medical or health sciences.
Answer
Cryptosporidiosis is a likely diagnosis.
The patient likely has an opportunistic infection such as Cryptosporidiosis, given her AIDS diagnosis, diarrhea, and orthostatic hypotension.
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The patient likely has an opportunistic infection such as Cryptosporidiosis, given her AIDS diagnosis, diarrhea, and orthostatic hypotension.
More Information
Patients with AIDS are vulnerable to opportunistic infections such as Cryptosporidiosis, causing chronic diarrhea and dehydration, leading to orthostatic hypotension shown in vital signs.
Tips
Ensure to identify opportunistic infections common in AIDS when encountering chronic symptoms like diarrhea.
Sources
- Case - meddean.luc.edu
- Solved The patient is a 35-year-old female with AIDS brought - Chegg - chegg.com
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