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From: zarifes@bnrmtv.UUCP (Kenneth Zarifes)
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Subject: Re: Medical Puzzle #6
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Date: Thu, 23-Jan-86 21:23:21 EST
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> 	A 27-old Hispanic female from the South Bronx is referred to clinic
> with a 2-week history of dry cough, fever, shortness of breath, and weight
> loss. On physical exam, she has a temperature of 102. An examination of her
> head reveals oral thrush (an infection of the mouth by the yeast Candida).
> 	Because of her extreme difficulty breathing, she is admitted to the
> hospital. An admission chest X-ray reveals is diffusely cloudy on both sides,
> suggesting interstitial pneumonia. A sputum examination reveals nothing, but
> shows squamous cells (suggestive that it wasn't done as well as could be
> expected.) Routine blood test shows mild anemia (low hematocrit) and a 
> White Blood Cell count in the normal range.
> 
> 	What is the suspect diagnosis (generally or specifically)?

Perhaps AIDS with pneumocystis pneumonia?

As for her history,she is either a heroin addict or is married to one...correct?

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