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Attending Physician: Oscar R. Prader, MD
This 33-year-old male was admitted for a high fever, abdominal pain, and a noted moderate decrease in alertness. Robert has been on
oral antibiotics for a left ear infection for approximately 7 days. I last saw the patient in the office four days ago when his left ear
Spontaneously drained
PE: Ht: 5' 11", Wt 194, T: 1012, R: 19. BP 134/86. Pt seems confused. Left ear drainage continues
CSF analysis reveals normal pressure, a slightly thicker viscosity with a cloudy appearance. Results of CSF exam showed 6875 WBC,
35 g/L protein, and 23 mg/dL glucose
Arbovirus is identified in two blood cultures. Pt responds positively to antimicrobial therapy
DX: Meningitis due to arbovirus, urban yellow fever, acute suppurative otitis media
ORP/pw D: 09/16/18 09:50:16 T: 09/18/18 12:55:01
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