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Persistent fever ever after medication
I have been suffrering from body pain and fever, sapr throt and slight cough from last 3 days.
Doctor has done dengue, malria , typhoid test all are negative
CRP is 26.8
CBC is attached
Doctor has given
Azethromycin
Dolo
L -gultamine
Bilaxta M
Today I have taken the medicine but my fever is persistent 100 deg F
Please suggest what to do. Is it a bacterial infection or virus .
Should I go for H1N1.
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Sore throat, cough, body ache with negative dengue/malaria/typhoid and CRP 26.8 points to a viral upper respiratory infection, most likely influenza this season. Fever of 100 F on day 3 of azithromycin is not treatment failure - viral fevers routinely run 4-5 days and antibiotics do nothing for them. Do not add another antibiotic. Testing for H1N1 is worth it only if the fever is high grade with severe body ache or you are breathless; otherwise focus on paracetamol as needed, steam, warm fluids and rest. Come to casualty or call me urgently if you get breathlessness, chest pain, fever crossing day 5-6, or drowsiness. Take a Practo consult with me with your CBC and I will tell you whether to escalate or simply ride it out.
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Wait for 3 days, because response to antibiotics takes time to start.
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fever after just one day of treatment can occur, so a consultation is advisable before adding or changing antibiotics or testing specifically for H1N1.
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Sir as per the Symtpoms your mentioned and after evaluation of your blood reports your fever is likely due to bacterial throat infection.
Kindly Consult online for any other queries
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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Hi
Gone through the CBC report - looks normal with very mild changes,crp is elevated - it could be due to throat infection thts nothing to be worried as of now.the above mentioned tablets shld be enough for next 3days.Free feel to book a consultation with me in online for futher treatment .
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rest well, monitor for new symptoms
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Mr. Pramod
Family Physician
13 yrs exp
Jaipur
Hello,
Usually C reactive protein can increase due to allergic reactions in the form of allergic rhinitis, sneezing or other skin allergies. If you have an intact appetite at present and only body ache and fever then you should take rest and proper meals and keep hydrating your body properly. After that if you are not relieved then consult a good MD Physician.
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