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A 31-Year-Old Man Is Brought to the Emergency Department by His

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A 31-year-old man is brought to the emergency department by his friends due to 2 weeks of headaches and progressive confusion. His friends note that he has also been aggressive and inappropriately suspicious, which is not typical for him. The patient is a flight attendant and frequently works on international flights. He has a history of HIV infection and sometimes skips antiretroviral therapy when he travels. His friends are unsure if he takes other prophylactic medications. Temperature is 38.6 C (101.5 F) , blood pressure is 118/80 mm Hg, and pulse is 102/min. The patient appears unkempt and is disoriented. Neurologic examination shows ataxia and right-sided hemiparesis. Brain MRI findings are shown in the image below. Which of the following would have most likely prevented this patient's condition?

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Generalized Other

A concept in sociology referring to the general societal expectations and attitudes that individuals use to understand others' viewpoints and to guide their own behavior.

Looking-glass Self

A social psychological concept suggesting that an individual's self-concept is shaped by how they believe others perceive them.

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