Mr. Ranjit: Fever, Confusion and Falling Pressure
A 62-year-old man is brought with 4 days of fever and cough, rapidly worsening breathlessness, confusion and a striking fall in blood pressure.
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A 62-year-old man is brought with 4 days of fever and cough, rapidly worsening breathlessness, confusion and a striking fall in blood pressure.
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