Patient Name
Physician:
Mustafa*
Saud Alenazi, Intensive Care, Saudi Arabia.
Age:
Medical history:
70 years old
HIV diagnosed 12 years ago and treated with
antiretroviral medication, but lost to follow-up for the
past four years. He had also been diagnosed with
dyslipidaemia.
Occupation:
Unemployed
Reason for admission:
Mustafa had a one-week history of fever, malaise
and loss of appetite. He presented to the ICU with
persistent fever, severe headache, weakness of both
legs, slurred speech and confusion.
*This case study is based on real events and is intended for educational and illustrative
purposes only. Some patient details have been changed to preserve confidentiality.
Individual outcomes may vary.
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Patient Name
Physician:
Saud Alenazi, Intensive Care, Saudi Arabia.
*This case study is based on real events and is intended for educational and illustrative purposes only. Some patient details have been changed to preserve confidentiality. Individual outcomes may vary.
Age:
Medical history:
Reason for admission:
Occupation:
70 years old
HIV diagnosed 12 years ago and treated with
antiretroviral medication, but lost to follow-up for the
past four years. He had also been diagnosed with
dyslipidaemia.
Mustafa had a one-week history of fever, malaise and loss
of appetite. He presented to the ICU with persistent fever,
severe headache, weakness of both legs, slurred speech
and confusion.
Unemployed
Mustafa*
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