C-Reactive Protein

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C-Reactive Protein

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My child is 10 years old and his C- Reactive protein level is 56.9 gm/l from HoD lab. What does it mean?

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Dr. Chandrashekhar Vasant Phadnis

Pediatrician 24 yrs exp Pune

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Does he have fever? CRP usually increases in infections. There are many other causes. The whole picture has to be taken into consideration. Dont worry about single blood test reports. They don't mean much. Please visit a pediatrician for check up and treatment

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Dr. BT Vignesh Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Hosur · Accepted Answer

Dr. BT Vignesh

Pediatrician 6 yrs exp Hosur

Child is having infection..CRP indicates infectivity level.