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111. A 40 year old man presents to the emergency department with a high fever. He reports similar episodes 2 and 4 days ago and reveals that he recently returned from a vacation in Panama. Physical examination reveals only splenomegaly. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Amebiasis
B. Leishmaniasis
C. Malaria
D. Toxoplasmosis
E. Trichinosis
(Please explain why, and what you would expect with other answer choices)
Thanks.
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| general malaise
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C malaria caused by plasmodium characterized by recurrent fever. high incidence in panama.
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| robin082006
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agree
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| DrVirgo
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You are right.
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| sugandhna
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malaria definitely
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