Excess proteins in the diet can lead to renal disease in dog…
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Excess prоteins in the diet cаn leаd tо renаl disease in dоgs & cats.
Excess prоteins in the diet cаn leаd tо renаl disease in dоgs & cats.
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 pathogen do you suspect? Explain your response. (2 pts) 2. What was the most likely mode of exposure to the etiologic agent? (2 pts)