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Having high esr 37 for a 17 year old

2021-08-04 17:02:08
My nephew has been having high fever for last 3 days. He has been given antibiotics pending malaria check. Today malaria report has come negative. Now doctor is suspecting dengue. Pl advise
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Tests for all commin diseases like malaria, dengue , urine infection should be done together. It's difficult to comment without examining the child.

Answered2021-08-04 17:09:56

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Possibilities maybe typhoid, dengue, malaria, scrub typhus, urinary tract infection. To comment which one it is, need tests and examination. If esr is raised as mentioned above , may need to work up for MIS C ..which is post covid reaction in kids..

Answered2021-08-05 03:29:51

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