Try to solve The Case of the Sick Scientist using the expertise you learned in Disease Detectives. Analyze the data and decide on a diagnosis for your new patient. Then select from the choices below.
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Lina is a scientist who studies bird behavior in tropical areas. She has arrived for the grand opening of a new exhibition about tropical rain forests at the local science museum.
Hi Mom!
Just got into town yesterday and went to the evening reception for the exhibit opening. They had a great pizza buffet and even an ice cream sundae (my favorite!) bar, but yuk! I had no appetite! And over the last few weeks in Asia I was just eating my trail mix and finding some forest foods (good thing I was traveling with the international wild foods experts!). You would think I would be ready for pizza and ice cream.
Still not feeling well, so I'm going to call the doctor after I finish this email.
Love to everybody back home!
Lina
Phone message (voice mail transcription) for clinic appointment
Hello (cough, cough) I need to come in as soon as possible, I am feeling ill very tired and feverish. I just got off the flight from Kuala Lumpur and feeling very stiff, with back and leg pains. But, I don't think it is from the long flight. Please call me back
(Cough, cough)
Data—Lina's clinic visit
- Temp of 102°F
- Blood pressure is normal
- Patient reports feeling chills, but no excessive sweats
- Reports headache and body aches, some nausea
Based on the clues given above, and what you have learned about infectious diseases, what do you think is making Lina sick?
Which one of these diseases matches Lina's symptoms?
Posted June 30th, 2008 by adminWhich one of these diseases matches Lina's symptoms?
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