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Can A CRP Be Elevated When Having Mononucleosis Syndrome?
Question: Can a CRP be elevated if still having mono sx?
Brief Answer:
Chec for other causes, rare in Mono
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I am afraid raised CrP levels after Mononucleosis syndrome is unusual. Raised values of the CrP would warrant a deeper investigation, to exclude other routine causes of raised CrP levels. Checking for infectious, some cancers, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, commoner causes of raised CrP levels would be useful.
Bacterial infections are the common cause of raised CrP levels. Doing another full blood count to check for levels of the respective white blood cells could be useful. Depending on the clinical scenario, blood cultures might be indicated.
It is rare to associate persistent raised CrP levels to Mono.
I suggest you get a review from your primary care doctor for a proper review and opinion. Kind regards and wishing you the best of health.
Dr Bain
Chec for other causes, rare in Mono
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the query,
I am afraid raised CrP levels after Mononucleosis syndrome is unusual. Raised values of the CrP would warrant a deeper investigation, to exclude other routine causes of raised CrP levels. Checking for infectious, some cancers, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, commoner causes of raised CrP levels would be useful.
Bacterial infections are the common cause of raised CrP levels. Doing another full blood count to check for levels of the respective white blood cells could be useful. Depending on the clinical scenario, blood cultures might be indicated.
It is rare to associate persistent raised CrP levels to Mono.
I suggest you get a review from your primary care doctor for a proper review and opinion. Kind regards and wishing you the best of health.
Dr Bain
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