A 32‑year‑old landscaper presents to clinic with an intensel…
A 32‑year‑old landscaper presents to clinic with an intensely pruritic, erythematous, and vesicular rash on both forearms. The rash began 48 hours after clearing brush in a wooded area. On exam, he has linear streaks of vesicles and papules, some weeping serous fluid. He reports that topical antihistamines have provided no relief. He has no fever or systemic symptoms. Which of the following best explains the underlying pathophysiologic mechanism of this patient’s reaction?
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EXTRA CREDIT: Provide an example where it became clear to you that there is a direct connection between health (or health care or health care inputs) and economics in some way. This could be a personal story, or one about your family, or about a current event story from the U.S. or your home country. For full credit, provide a full paragraph, and be specific about the economic concepts we have covered so far (or others that you are aware of) in the context of this example.
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