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Unfortunately, you haven't provided any data for me to work with. However, I can provide a general outline of how a differential diagnosis could be structured based on your request. For the sake of this example, let's assume we're discussing a patient with symptoms of fever, headache, and a stiff neck.

Differential Diagnosis

  • Single Most Likely Diagnosis:
    • Meningitis - This is a likely diagnosis given the symptoms of fever, headache, and stiff neck, which are classic presentations of meningitis.
  • Other Likely Diagnoses:
    • Viral Encephalitis - Symptoms such as fever and headache could also suggest viral encephalitis, especially if there's altered mental status.
    • Bacterial Meningitis - While similar to meningitis, the specific type (bacterial) could have different treatment implications and is thus considered separately.
  • Do Not Miss Diagnoses:
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Although less likely, this condition is deadly if missed. The sudden onset of a severe headache could be indicative of a subarachnoid hemorrhage.
    • Brain Abscess - Another condition that, while rare, could present with similar symptoms and would have severe consequences if not treated promptly.
  • Rare Diagnoses:
    • Lyme Meningitis - In endemic areas, Lyme disease could cause meningitis-like symptoms, though it's less common.
    • Cryptococcal Meningitis - Especially in immunocompromised patients, this fungal infection could present with similar symptoms.

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