Trinity Is a 9-Year-Old Patient Who Has a Fever, Swollen

question 18

Multiple Choice

Trinity is a 9-year-old patient who has a fever, swollen glands, and a red rash. Upon examination, the physician found the organism shown in the picture. Which of the following diseases might the physician suspect based on this evidence?

• A) Malaria
• B) Legionnaire's disease
• C) SARS
• D) Tetanus
• E) Lyme disease

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