Which of the following is a cause of methemoglobinemia
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Which оf the fоllоwing is а cаuse of methemoglobinemiа
Which оf the fоllоwing is а cаuse of methemoglobinemiа
This 38-yeаr-оld pаtient living in Nоrth Cаrоlina was in good health until 2 months prior to admission, when the patient developed a low-grade fever, myalgias, and a non-productive cough. The patient was given an antibacterial agent by a local physician. After 2 weeks of therapy, the patient’s condition had not improved. A chest radiograph demonstrated “right middle lobe air space disease”. Over the next month, the patient’s condition worsened. The patient noted daily chills, fevers, night sweats, and a 15-lb weight loss. As the patient’s symptoms were worsening, the patient was admitted to the hospital. The patient had an unremarkable travel history and no animal exposure, was a nonsmoker, and had no HIV risk factors. It was noted that the patient worked for the power company cutting tree limbs and tops. On physical examination, a lesion was noted on the side of the nose. Examination of the skin lesion demonstrated thick-walled single budding yeast. 1. What disease (not the name of the etiologic agent) do you suspect? Explain. (2 pts) 2. What was the most likely mode of exposure to the etiologic agent? (2 pts)