Make the Diagnosis: An Excavator's Emergency

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Presentation

Case Findings: A 52-year-old African American man went to urgent care 2 weeks after returning home from a visit to an archaeological site in Utah. He complained of pneumonia-like symptoms including pleuritic chest pain, a dry cough, fever, arthralgia, and myalgia. However, when he developed a rash of smooth plaques he grew concerned it was more serious.


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1029% A. Coccidioidomycosis

691% B. Histoplasmosis

347% C. Sarcoidosis

466% D. Tularemia

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