30th September 2021

A 37-year-old gentleman is travelling around the region of Ethiopia and Kenya

A 37-year-old gentleman is travelling around the region of Ethiopia and Kenya. For the past 6 days, he has been suffering from recurrent fevers and abdominal pain. On examination he is noticeably jaundiced. He is unaware of being bitten by anything; however, within the region, there is a high risk of malaria. The doctor suspects a viral tropical disease. What is the most likely cause of this gentleman’s symptoms?

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