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Lungs infection

2018-05-21 10:40:50
Fluid accumulation in lungs . WBC count 18000. Fever with chills. All these occurred after splenectomy
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Hi. I understand your concern s. It could be infection. The fluid needs to removed and teated for infection. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest.

Answered2018-05-21 12:18:12

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