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Who is best expert to help via remote consultation? 27 yo chinese f in beijing, coma on ventilator, presumed viral etiology. which id or neurologist?
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Intensivist: A critical care doctor is best with consultation from id . Need lp, brain imaging, rx with steroids and ant-virals.
Answered 11/27/2017
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