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What Causes Persistent Fever And Dry Cough Along With Shortness Of Breath?

A 34 yr old female present w/fever, dry cough, & shortness of breath f/9 days. Symptoms r getting worse. Individual has never traveled f/US. Dr. gave her amoxicillin & erythromycin. 6 dats later, admitted to hospital. Hemoglobinwas 13 grams/litercell count was 2.33 billion per liter. Sheadmits to weight loss & intimate relations w/male.. She has fever, dysphea & tachypnea . Chest e-ray shows bilater shadowing except in the upper zones. Which clue is highly indicative of AIDS?
Fri, 31 Jul 2020
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Hello,

Generally, the symptoms of AIDS are related to opportunistic diseases including pneumonia the patient is having. I need to get reviewed all her blood tests results to understand the white blood count and platelet levels.

Persistent fever and weight loss might be also related to other diseases such as tuberculosis, that's why related tests should be carried out. So, the symptoms might be related to other illnesses, that's why should carry out further diagnostic tests.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Fever And Dry Cough Along With Shortness Of Breath?

Hello, Generally, the symptoms of AIDS are related to opportunistic diseases including pneumonia the patient is having. I need to get reviewed all her blood tests results to understand the white blood count and platelet levels. Persistent fever and weight loss might be also related to other diseases such as tuberculosis, that s why related tests should be carried out. So, the symptoms might be related to other illnesses, that s why should carry out further diagnostic tests. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician