Julie is a 45-year-old woman who has been sick for over one week. She has fever, fatigue, cough, and body aches. Her doctor prescribed her an antibiotic on day 2 and she has been taking it as prescribed. Julie?s symptoms are not getting any better. In fact, she is having abdominal cramping and diarrhea since starting the antibiotic.
- Why might Julie not be feeling better?
- What diagnosis might she have and what treatments are indicated? Could her illness be prevented?
- What does her fever tell us?
- How can we make sure she does not spread it to her family?
- Explain your answer with detailed information