PG QUIZ March 2010

A 28-year old menstruating woman admitted in the emergency room with the following signs and symptoms :

• Fever (40 C);
• WBC : 16,000/cmm;
• Blood pressure : 90/65 mmHg;
• A scarlantiform rash on her trunk , palms and soles;
• Extreme fatigue;
• Vomiting and diarrhea.

1. The patient described here most likely has : (hint: caused by a super antigen)

2. Culture of the menstrual fluid in this case would most likely reveal a predominance of :

3. The most characteristic finding in the history that can be elicited is :


Answer and discuss.

Correct answeres submitted by :
1. Dr. M.V.Ramanamma, Principal, Siddartha Medical College
2. Dr. Haritha, PG, Osmania Medical College
3. Dr. P.Chandrakala, PG, SV Medical College
4. Dr. Sarita
5. Dr. K.Saileela
6. Dr. B.Divya

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