CASE 21
A 20-year-old man presented to the emergency department with a 3-week history of moderate fever, cough, shortness of breath, weight loss, and anorexia. He complained about a draining lesion on his left chest wall.
The patient had recently emigrated from Pakistan and had a history of severe periodontal disease.
LABORATORY STUDIES
Diagnostic Work-Up
Table 21-1 lists the likely causes of illness (differential diagnosis). Laboratory investigation may be initiated with microscopic examination of sulfur granules in pus (from sinus tract), crushed and examined by
TABLE 21-1 Differential Diagnosis and Rationale for Inclusion (consideration)
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