2.3-Third Case:
A 38-year-old male patient, previously healthy, presenting for a 3-day
history of fever, non-bloody, non-bilious vomiting and watery,
non-bloody diarrhea. He has no history of recent travel or blood
transfusions or animal exposure. He denies any exposure to sick contact
at home. He is a non-smoker, consumes no alcohol and has no significant
family history He mentioned a food exposure to undercooked pork
products. He has nausea and vomiting along with his diarrheal illness.
His temperature was 38.9 0C. Upon physical
examination, patient had diffuse abdominal tenderness. The remainder of
the physical exam was unremarkable.