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A patient experiencing cold-like symptoms goes to a doctor. Is the patient suffering from a viral infection?
(1) Based on their symptoms and medical history, the patient thinks they are suffering from a viral infection.
(2) Due to their knowledge of common illnesses in the local area, the doctor thinks it is more likely that seasonal allergies are the cause of the patient’s symptoms.
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We have to find it for sure if the patient is suffering from a viral infection, without any speculation. The answer should be a Yes or a No.
1. Based on their symptoms and medical history, the patient thinks they are suffering from a viral infection.The patient thinks he/she is suffering from the viral infection. Nothing has been mentioned if it has been confirmed by a doctor. So the patient may or may not be suffering from a viral infection. No firm answer, statement 1 is not sufficient alone.
2. Due to their knowledge of common illnesses in the local area, the doctor thinks it is more likely that seasonal allergies are the cause of the patient’s symptoms.This gives us the information about a possible cause of the patient's symptoms. But there is no information about the viral infection. Statement 2 is not sufficient.
Combining St 1 & St 2,St 1 - Patient's speculation about viral infection
St 2 - Possible cause of pateint's symptoms
With both statements taken together, we still don't have any information confirming if the pateint is suffering from viral infection. Hence, correct answer is E.