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Take a look at the pictures showing the sequence of patient’s symptoms below.

The sequenced pictures and descriptions below show the health status of the patients. Try to understand and
explain the description according to the following guideline:
 How is the patient condition on week 1?
 Does the condition improve on week 2?
 What is the patient current condition?

 From the symptoms, what disease could the patient?
 What is the appropriate treatment for the patient?

1. Patient 1 – Mr. Robert

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 THIS MORNING
 Slowly rising  Slow heart rate  Dehydration
temperature  Considerable weight  Higher fever

 Headache, cough loss  Diarrhea

2. Patient 2 – Fatima

WEEK 1 WEEK 2 TODAY
 Cough  Vomiting  Difficulty breathing
 Sneezing  Headache  Impaired
 Runny nose  Itchy, watery eyes swallowing
 Upper respiratory
infection

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