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What Causes Fever, Headache And Swollen Armpits?
Sandra presents to her physician complaining of fever, headache, and painful swellings in her armpits. During the physical examination, the doctor notices that her hands are covered with scratches. He asks about these, and Sandra says they re from a kitten that she found wandering along a country road 2 weeks earlier and adopted as a pet . What disorder do you think her physician might suspect?
Fri, 10 Mar 2017
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Sandra is suffering with Cat Scratch Disease. As she got scratches on arms and lymph nodes of nearest area that is underarms are swollen and painful. It generally happens in between 2 weeks of inoculation. She should be treated with antimicrobials.
Wish Her Good Luck.
Sandra is suffering with Cat Scratch Disease. As she got scratches on arms and lymph nodes of nearest area that is underarms are swollen and painful. It generally happens in between 2 weeks of inoculation. She should be treated with antimicrobials.
Wish Her Good Luck.
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