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An Obese Middle-Aged Client Presents with a Month of Nonproductive

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An obese middle-aged client presents with a month of nonproductive irritating cough without fever.He also reports occasional morning hoarseness.What should the differential include?


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Peptidoglycan

A complex polymer found in the cell walls of most bacteria, providing structural strength and shape.

Waxy Cell Wall

A waxy cell wall is characteristic of plant cells and some microorganisms, providing a protective, waterproof layer.

Mycoplasma

A genus of bacteria that lack a cell wall, making them resistant to many common antibiotics and causing various diseases in humans and animals.

Peptidoglycan

A polymer that makes up the cell walls of most bacteria, consisting of sugars and amino acids, and provides structural strength to the bacterial cell wall.

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