Description
I HUMAN KECIA YOUNG CASE STUDY
Kecia does have common signs of an upper respiratory infection, however the presence
of a rash appearing after the fever. makes roseola the leading diagnosis in this case and
therefore URI is an alternate diagnosis.
NO TESTS ARE NEEDED
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