"Delicious or Deadly?" Flashcard

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What was unusual about Christopher Meunier before November 2008?

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He never got sick

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What were Christopher's initial symptoms in November 2008?

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A nasty stomach bug

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When did Christopher's condition worsen dramatically?

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The day after Thanksgiving

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What was Christopher's temperature when his fever spiked?

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103 degrees

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What unusual substance did Christopher vomit?

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Black sludge

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How did Christopher describe his pain?

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It hurts so bad I want to die

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Where did Christopher's parents take him for treatment?

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Vermont Children's Hospital

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What did Christopher's mother observe at the hospital?

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Blood and mucus were pouring out of his body

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How long did it take the doctors to diagnose Christopher's condition?

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Three days

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What was the final diagnosis of Christopher's illness? Options: Severe flu, Food poisoning, Rare disease, Viral infection

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Food poisoning