Read over the case study below and answer the questions that follow. Fifty year old white male was admitted into the hospital due to the development of a rash on his trunk. He’s been suffering from a persistent viral infection for the past five months. His symptoms included constant weakness, fatigue, and weight loss. After a physician’s examination, lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegaly were observed. Prior to the start of his viral infection, he had been shown no signs of sickness. His family history was unremarkable. TEST RESULTS WBC: 270 x 103/cmm RBC: 3.62 x 106/cmm HGB: 10.7 gm/dl HCT: 30.5 % MCV: 84 fl MCH: 30 pg MCHC: 35.0 % RDW: 15.2 PLT: 179 x 103/cmm Differential: Segmented Neutrophils: 25 % Segmented Bands: 2 % Lymphocytes: 69 % Monocytes: 1 % Eosinophils: 1 % Basophils: 2 % Please answer the questions below: List all the significant findings of this case (both in the clinical presentation and in the laboratory values) and explain why they are significant. There are at least 5 in each category (clinical presentation and laboratory values). Based on the clinical and laboratory presentation of this case, what diseases are you suspecting. Name at least 2 disorders that you suspect. What lab tests would you run to confirm one disorder and rule out the rest of the suspecting disorders? Predict the laboratory values on the confirmatory tests that will support your final diagnosis? What is your final diagnosis?
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