Case Study: In 1910, a 40 year old patient was admitted to the hospital in an unconscious state. The spouse of the patient told doctors that the patient was breathing excessively, unable to think and talk properly (brain impairment), and unable to walk or run for more than a few minutes. Blood analysis indicated high amount of pyruvate, alpha keto glutamate. An empty bottle of some unknown medication was also found with patient. What do you suspect about this patient's diagnosis? Explain each symptom.
Case Study: In 1910, a 40 year old patient was admitted to the hospital in an unconscious state. The spouse of the patient told doctors that the patient was breathing excessively, unable to think and talk properly (brain impairment), and unable to walk or run for more than a few minutes. Blood analysis indicated high amount of pyruvate, alpha keto glutamate. An empty bottle of some unknown medication was also found with patient. What do you suspect about this patient's diagnosis? Explain each symptom.
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Transcribed Image Text:Case Study: In 1910, a 40 year old patient was admitted to the hospital in an unconscious state. The spouse of the patient told doctors that the patient was breathing excessively,
unable to think and talk properly (brain impairment), and unable to walk or run for more than a few minutes. Blood analysis indicated high amount of pyruvate, alpha keto
glutamate. An empty bottle of some unknown medication was also found with patient. What do you suspect about this patient's diagnosis? Explain each symptom.
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