The Symptoms That Occur in Cyclic 48- to 72-Hour Episodes

question 65

Multiple Choice

The symptoms that occur in cyclic 48- to 72-hour episodes in a malaria patient are _______.

• A) chills, fever, and sweating
• B) sore throat, low grade fever, and swollen lymph nodes
• C) bloody, mucus-filled stools, fever, diarrhea, and weight loss
• D) urinary frequency and pain, and vaginal discharge
• E) fever, swollen lymph nodes, and joint pain

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