Shortly After Returning from a Trip to Several Continents,a Young

question 17

Multiple Choice

Shortly after returning from a trip to several continents,a young man experiences episodes of fever,chills,muscle aches,and headache that recur at irregular intervals.The young man reports carrying only a large backpack and commonly staying in hostels along the way while traveling.Which of the following diseases is he likely to have?

• A) anaplasmosis
• B) scrub typhus
• C) louse-borne relapsing fever
• D) Lyme disease
• E) yaws

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Definitions:

Vitamin E

A group of fat-soluble compounds with antioxidant properties, important for immune function and preventing oxidative stress.

Renal Pyramids

Cone-shaped tissues in the kidneys that are comprised of tubules and blood vessels, playing a crucial role in urine formation.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, often referring to the medulla oblongata in the brain, which controls vital functions.

Glomerulus

A network of small blood vessels in the kidneys where filtration of blood occurs, initiating the process of urine formation.