Several Days After a Walk in the Woods, Cheryl Develops

question 64

Multiple Choice

Several days after a walk in the woods, Cheryl develops a localized rash. It is not painful and soon fades so she thinks nothing of it. Several months later she experiences increasing fatigue, low-grade fever, and pain in the joints. These symptoms persist for months before she seeks medical attention. This description is most consistent with a(n) infection.

• A) asymptomatic
• B) chronic
• C) subclinical
• D) latent
• E) acute

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