Question

A farmer in Arizona has a sudden onset of fever and muscle aches in his legs and trunk, followed by nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. His doctor discovers that his leukocyte count is high, platelet count is low, and his blood pressure is dropping. The doctor immediately orders hospitalization. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 1

The most likely diagnosis is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome is a disease caused by being in contact with rodents that carry hantaviruses. This disease can be fatal if it is not treated. Some of the early symptoms are muscle aches, fever, headaches, nausea, and abdominal pain. After being infected for more than a week the person experiences breathing problems.