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What Does This ESR And CRP Levels For High Fever And Sore Throat Indicate?
Hello my son has had a high fever for 8 days now. Along with sore throat...exhausted...and just feels like crap. We had some testing done for ebv which was negative. But his other test results were elevated crp was 5.3 and his esr is 42. I havent heard back from the doctor on what could be going on and im curious what this could mean.
Mon, 29 Jun 2020
Hi,
They indicate he has an infection since long and needs proper treatment for the same. They are an indicator of the body's response to the infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
They indicate he has an infection since long and needs proper treatment for the same. They are an indicator of the body's response to the infection.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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