Bree Wakefield is a 19-year-old college student, living in a dormitory on the campus of her university. She started to feel poorly and began to miss classes. She went to the student health center and was immediately referred to the hospital. She was diagnosed with a disease of the CNS - these are her symptoms: ● Fever
● Stiff neck
● Drowsiness
● Vomiting
● Severe headache
● Rash
● Light sensitivity
● Beginning stages of kidney failure
Use the symptoms and scenario above to diagnose this patient.
1. Whatisthediagnosis??
2. /physiologyforthisdisease/disorder?
3. ?
4. Whattestswereperformed, ifany,?
Write a 1-page letter to Ms. Wakefield explaining her diagnosis and her treatment options. Explain how she can protect herself in the future from this disease. Explain her outlook for a full recovery. Lastly, you will want to allay any fears the patient may have moving forward.