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A 25 year-old man, a sometime tattoo artist and night club bouncer, complains of
increasing malaise, anorexia and nausea for the last eight days or so. He had aching pains
in his knees, elbows and wrists.
The whites of his eyes are yellow
Medical history: 5 years ago fever with swollen lymph nodes (Epstein Barr virus?)
25 cigarettes a day
20-40 units of alcohol/week
Marijuana and ecstasy occasionally used. Over the past 2 years various tables and drug
mixtures at clubs. Not sure what is in them.
Denies IV drug use.
Homosexual contact but he says these are safely done.
Lives with three other people in an old apartment.
Family history – none.
Travel history – none.
Treatment:
Supportive.
Avoid alcohol, drugs, cigarettes.