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Having High Fever With Chest Pain. Elevated WBC Levels. Whom Should I Consult?

hi doctor, one of my relative (female, 53yrs) is suffering from high fever 104-105 degree F, with acute chest pain during fever phase. pathological test found that sudden increase in WBC count. yesterday was 13k/cu. mm and today it is 22K/cu. mm. what could be the reason? and what should we do now. if required, doctor of which specialization should we consult???
Wed, 18 Sep 2013
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it is suggetsive of an acute inflammmatorry reaction or an infection,now the source of infection must be traced,it can be tooth decay or an ear infection or an appendicitis,show to a surgeon
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Having High Fever With Chest Pain. Elevated WBC Levels. Whom Should I Consult?

it is suggetsive of an acute inflammmatorry reaction or an infection,now the source of infection must be traced,it can be tooth decay or an ear infection or an appendicitis,show to a surgeon