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Rickettsia
and Spirochetes seem to be the big winners. What next Doc?
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Let's
get some lab stuff going and then talk to Mr. Martin about insect and tick
exposure.
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Complete
blood count (CBC)
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Basic
Chemistry panel
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Blood
cultures
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Serology
(look for antibodies to bugs we can't grow)
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Coagulation
studies
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Electrolytes
Give some thought to each of
the above tests. Why are we getting them and how will each help narrow
the possibilities.
OK, the lab's cooking on
these tests, let's ask Mr. Martin about arthropod exposure, especially
ticks.
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