Case Study:
Hector is a 32-year-old male who was brought to the ED by ambulance because of extreme dyspnea. He
last 3 years, but has been asymptomatic until this point on anti-viral drugs. Because of his extreme weakn
Observation and pulmonary consult is ordered. After complete exam and history, MDM of high complexity
ordered as well as sputum Induction (aerosol Induced technique) and culture (Isolation/presumptive Ident
Pneumocystis carinil pneumonia due to underlying HIV infection.
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