23rd January 2024

A woman calls her GP as she is worried about her husband, a 30 year old man

A woman calls her GP as she is worried about her husband, a 30 year old man. He works as a builder on construction sites and is normally fit and well. He has been in bed since yesterday complaining of muscle aches and a sore throat. She has not been able to measure his temperature but reports that he is sweaty and feels hot to touch. Today he doesn’t feel any better, but he also does not feel worse than yesterday. He has not been able to eat much and is only managing sips of water. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.