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He couldn’t think, eat or recover — and no one knew why. - The Washington Post
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An Oregon man, Andy McDonald, developed persistent fevers and a rapid decline that left him unable to think, eat or recover, and local clinicians were unable to determine the cause. An infectious disease specialist later had an "aha" moment that led to the correct diagnosis and guided treatment. Similar diagnostic delays have also been reported in other high-profile cases, such as actor Samuel Monroe Jr.'s recent meningitis, underscoring how uncommon presentations can stymie frontline providers and the importance of timely specialist input.
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