Patient details
Godfrey
Gender Male
Age 44 years old
Occupation Scientist
Patient details
Illustrative patient case provided for educational purposes only
Medical history
- Immunosuppressed (liver transplantation)
- Liver cirrhosis
- Hypertension
- Neutropenia
- Fever
Treatment history prior to admission
- Diuretics
- Steroids
- Granulocyte-colony stimulating factor
- Antivirals
Presenting complaint
- Developed post-operative hypertension after undergoing liver transplantation
- Admitted to hospital after complaining of shortness of breath and dizziness, 4 weeks after his operation
- After admission, he developed a fever of 38.9˚C and chills
Current treatment
- Antibiotics given for 48 hours