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A 29 year old man presents with history of cough, weight loss and night sweats. Exam: pansystolic murmur. What is the most appropriate diagnosis of underlying cause?

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A 29 year old man presents with history of cough, weight loss and night sweats. Exam: pansystolic murmur. What is the most appropriate diagnosis of underlying cause?


  1. Malaria
  2. HSP (Henoch-Schonlein Purpura)
  3. HIV
  4. Dengue fever

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The key is C. HIV. [Though not mentioned IV drug abusers may have tricuspid regurgitation causing pansystolic murmur and HIV also very common in this group].

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