The case: A healthy 73-year-old man had pain in his left shoulder. He presented to a regional hospital 1 week later with fever, dysphagia, muscle spasms and progressive generalized weakness. His neurologic status deteriorated, which prompted transfer to a tertiary care hospital. Upon the patient's
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