Question 27 (4 points) A patient makes an appointment with their doctor because they have been feeling ill. At the clinic the patient complains of a number of different symptoms including fever, a rash and a severe headache. During the checkup, the doctor notices that the patient is sensitive to light and has a stiff neck. The doctor seems alarmed by this. What disease does the doctor suspect? What next steps will the doctor take to diagnose the disease? If the doctor is correct, what are some possible treatments that she may prescribe?
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