A 25 year old man seeks medical help after a period of diarrhea and abdominal cramping for the past month. The diarrhea is watery, but occasionally contains mucus and blood. On examination, his temperature is 37 degrees. On further questioning, he admits that he had eaten at a road restaurant a month ago. His HIV antibody test is negative. What you suspected the infection will be? Entamoeba histolytica Echinococcus granulosus Giardia lamblia O Ancylostoma duodenale

A 25 year old man seeks medical help after a period of diarrhea and abdominal cramping for the past month. The diarrhea is watery, but occasionally contains mucus and blood. On examination, his temperature is 37 degrees. On further questioning, he admits that he had eaten at a road restaurant a month ago. His HIV antibody test is negative. What you suspected the infection will be? Entamoeba histolytica Echinococcus granulosus Giardia lamblia O Ancylostoma duodenale

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter29: Examinations And Procedures Of Body Systems

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