A 23-year-old university student was brought into the emergency room. At the time of admission, he...

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A 23-year-old university student was brought into the emergency room. At the time of admission, he was febrile (had a fever) with a temperature of 38.8°C (102°F). and complained of severe headache, lethargy and dizziness. No stiffness in neck was reported. In discussions with his friends, it was learned that he had recently returned from a summer camping trip across the mid-western US. Lab results were: CSF Cell count: 80 WBCs/µl or mm³(ml) with 75% mononuclear lymphocytes. CSF Gram stain: No bacteria or fungi seen, a few white blood cells CSF and blood Culture: No bacterial growth Viral antigen test gave one positive result. A. These results suggest what illness? B. What treatment would be given? A 23-year-old university student was brought into the emergency room. At the time of admission, he was febrile (had a fever) with a temperature of 38.8°C (102°F). and complained of severe headache, lethargy and dizziness. No stiffness in neck was reported. In discussions with his friends, it was learned that he had recently returned from a summer camping trip across the mid-western US. Lab results were: CSF Cell count: 80 WBCs/µl or mm³(ml) with 75% mononuclear lymphocytes. CSF Gram stain: No bacteria or fungi seen, a few white blood cells CSF and blood Culture: No bacterial growth Viral antigen test gave one positive result. A. These results suggest what illness? B. What treatment would be given?

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