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Washington University Experience | INFECTION | Viruses | Rubella | 1A0 Case 1 History
Case 1 History ---- This 53 year old man with a history of congenital rubella syndrome was deaf, blind, and profoundly mentally retarded. On the day of admission he was noted to have an increased respiratory rate, decreased overall activity, a low grade fever and possible bronchitis. The impression at subsequent admission was of a hyperosmolar state due to diabetes insipidus with severe hypernatremia. During his stormy course he developed large numbers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in his urine and tracheal cultures. Care was redirected and he passed away
