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5. All of the above
The patient’s presentation appears consistent with an acute respiratory illness and, given his young age and absence of any complicating history, is very likely infectious in nature. Therefore, testing for respiratory pathogens as well as assessing his oxygenation is appropriate.
Testing for a number of respiratory viruses, including influenza A and B, various coronaviruses, human metapneumovirus, adenovirus, various parainfluenza viral strains, Bordetella pertussis and parapertussis, Chlamydophilia pneumoniae and Mycoplasma pneumoniae were all negative. Coccidioidomycosis testing as also unrevealing- both IgM and IgG were negative. HIV testing was also negative.
Which of the following courses of action is the most appropriate next step for the management of this patient?(Click on the correct answer to be directed to the sixth of fourteen pages)