You are caring for a patient who is complaining of chills, fever, night sweats, sudden weight loss, and hemoptysis. You suspect:

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The symptoms of chills, fever, night sweats, sudden weight loss, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood) are classic symptoms of tuberculosis. AIDS and hepatitis B may cause some similar symptoms, but hemoptysis is not typically associated with these conditions. Ebola virus disease (EVD) usually presents with more severe symptoms, including hemorrhagic fever and organ failure.

You Are Caring for a Patient Who Is Complaining of Chills