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What Causes Fever Along With Cough And Body Ache?

I have pneumonia before . I had replacement surgery on both hips last year . I received the flu and pneumonia shots prior to surgery . I m walking fine. I ve been run down, weak , and feverish for a week or so. Now I m coughing up straw colored green tinged phlegm . Body aches ; especially down my left shoulder blade and back . Intense sharp pain , upon inhaling , worse exhaling .
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It could be staphylococcus infection or pseudomonas since green phlegm is coming. You need to take respective antibiotics after asking for culture and sensitivity of your sputum.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Archana
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What Causes Fever Along With Cough And Body Ache?

Hello, It could be staphylococcus infection or pseudomonas since green phlegm is coming. You need to take respective antibiotics after asking for culture and sensitivity of your sputum. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Archana