The following laboratory results were obtained from a 19year

The following laboratory results were obtained from a 19-year-old college student who consulted the Student Health Service because of fatigue and lack of appetite. She adds that she recently noted that her sclera appears somewhat yellowish and that her urine has become dark (Case Study Table 25-3.1). What is the most likely diagnosis? What additional factors in the patient\'s history should be sought? What is the prognosis?

Solution

Answer 1.

The most likely diagnosis is Jaundice. This can be concluded from many aspects from the case study, following can be considered -

Thus the patient is diagnosed with jaundice caused by Hepatitis A viral infection.

Answer 2.

Additionally the patient must be asked regarding her daily course of personal hygeine and the sanitation conditions around the patient in general.

Answer 3.

The prognosis would be that with proper medications the patient is bound to recover soon. However, the patient may relapse with jaundice again, to completely recover soon and get life-long immunity to Hep A virus.