Week 7 Case Study 2 Part 1: Pick one of the three (3) cases Review the urinary infectious cases and determine the most likely cause, including pathogen and mode of transmission. Discuss data that supports your decision and treatment strategies. Case 1 A 50-year-old woman presented complaining of burning sensation when urinating and feeling like […]
Explain what the laboratory results mean and how they can deduce a diagnosis.Discuss the role of the immune system and the possible immune mechanisms involved in this condition.
Initial investigation at Rheumatology Clinic Investigation Result (normal ranges) Haemoglobin (g/dl) 10.1 (11.5-16.0) Platelet count (x109/l) 245 (150-400) Total white cell count (x109/l) neutrophils (x109/l) Total lymphocytes (x109/l) 12.5 (4.0-11.0) 8.2 (2.0-7.5) 2.1. (1.6-3.5) Serum immunoglobulins Normal Serum albumin (g/l) 32 (35-50) ESR (mm/hr) 41 (<20) Creactive protein (mg/l) 25 (<5) IgM Rheumatoid factor Positive […]