Question

question 7 (mandatory) (1 point) a 29 - year - old male patient presents with fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. his lab work reveals increased segmented neutrophils and c - reactive protein. which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? a) viral infection b) liver disease c) bacterial infection d) allergic reaction

Explanation:

Increased segmented neutrophils (a type of white - blood cell) and C - reactive protein (a marker of inflammation) are more commonly associated with bacterial infections. Viral infections often show different blood - cell patterns and less pronounced elevation of C - reactive protein. Liver disease and allergic reactions do not typically present with these specific laboratory findings in the context of fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes.

Answer:

c) Bacterial infection