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ICD infection

2017-08-13 04:37:21
My brother had his ICD since 2012 in PGH . Presently he was diagnose with infection in his blood . They had done all the test and the results are all negative , except for the blood infection . His WBC is high and we dont really know what is the main reason to it. Im having a strong feeling that this is because of his ICD. I hope some one can help
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ICD will not get infected after 3 years, if it was gonna be infected then it would have happened within a couple of months after insertion.. Your case should be further evaluated Get a blood and urine culture and sensitivity.

Answered2017-08-13 08:25:26

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Icd after 5 years will not cause this.

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