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Question Answered step-by-step Calvin is a 9-year-old on his first summer trip to a favorite… Calvin is a 9-year-old on his first summer trip to a favorite swimming hole. Since the preceding months have been hot, the pond water is warm. Calvin dives in with friends, and after a long day of water fights, diving, and horseplay, Calvin and his friends head home.Three days later, Calvin wakes up with a high fever, severe and persistent headache, sore throat, strange sensations of taste and smell, and neck stiffness. Calvin’s parents take him to the emergency room after he begins to vomit. Upon examination and getting a medical history, the attending physician notices Calvin beginning to hallucinate and appears very confused. The physician ordered and lumbar puncture with an H&E stain of the sample. A. Describe what does Calvin have and how did he get the pathogen. B. Discuss how the pathogen enters the body and explain how it causes the various symptoms. C. Discuss Calvin’s prognosis. Biology Science Microbiology Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

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