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Suggest Ways To Treat Viral Infection Post Liver Transplantation
Question: What is the best way to treat a viral infection after a liver transplant
Brief Answer:
treatment should be urgent
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare magic.
The viral infections in a liver transplant patient should be treated on more urgent basis.
As far as the drugs are concerned the are the same as in any other nontransparent patient.
The regimen of therapy will depend on the type of the viral problem.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
treatment should be urgent
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in to Healthcare magic.
The viral infections in a liver transplant patient should be treated on more urgent basis.
As far as the drugs are concerned the are the same as in any other nontransparent patient.
The regimen of therapy will depend on the type of the viral problem.
I hope the advise will be helpful for you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
More specifically what treatment is considered the best option for a viral infection and or to decrease a high temperature (101.8 degrees.)
Brief Answer:
some options
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
A transplant patient should always be reviewed by a local physician for any fever.
If fever is due to sure throat then low dose paracetamol or Advil can be tried along with saline gargles thrice a day after meals.
Antibiotics or antiviral if needed can be decided by a local physician after examining the patient.
I hope the advice will be helpful for you.
some options
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome back.
A transplant patient should always be reviewed by a local physician for any fever.
If fever is due to sure throat then low dose paracetamol or Advil can be tried along with saline gargles thrice a day after meals.
Antibiotics or antiviral if needed can be decided by a local physician after examining the patient.
I hope the advice will be helpful for you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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