Abnormally high c reactive protein

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My 8 months old baby had fwver since past 4days but has reduced when we gave her cefixime foe 3 da ys.. . Today no fever but when blood tests were taken today it showed c reactive protein as 95.. My baby haa been active thoroughout and is feeding too... Can the c reactive show that high even if there is no fever.. Should we start iv antibiotics for her. Or redo the tests

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

CRP just indicates ongoing inflammation,will rise in any infection,continue meds for 5 days. Baby's general condition is a good indication of effective treatment.

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