Endemic typhus is on the rise in Southern California. You ar…
Endemic typhus is on the rise in Southern California. You are asked to write a statement for release to the public about this situation. This is what you write: “Murine typhus is on the rise in Southern California. Common laboratory findings may include anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, hyponatremia, and elevated levels of liver enzymes. While the majority of patients experience a self-limited illness, severe and fatal cases have been reported with pulmonary and neurologic manifestations.” Which of these rules of communication have you violated?
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