Question

Basema, a 3-year-old girl in daycare, shows signs of mild fever, malaise, and non-productive cough. Two days later, she is listless, and experiences shortness of breath and cheast pain.

A. How serious are Basema’s symptoms? What is “Red Flag signs” requiring urgent medical attention?


B. Should we refer this case to hospital? If yes, why?



Laboratory findings are positive for a viral disease.

C. Which viral diseases you may consider as probable diagnosis in this case?

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