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CRP HIGH FEVER
I wanted to check regarding my 9-month-old baby boy.
He has been having fever for the past 2 days (since March 31), ranging from 99°F to 101.3°F, coming every 5–6 hours. We have started ibuprofen and antibiotics as advised.
Earlier on March 10, he had a similar episode where his WBC was 24,000 and CRP was 41.9. He was admitted, treated, and after 2 days his WBC reduced to 14,000 and CRP to 14.8, so he was discharged with medicines.
Now again, his reports show WBC 15,000 and CRP 21.6.
Currently, he is active, feeding well, and has no other symptoms like cough, cold, vomiting, or loose motions.
We are concerned about why this is repeating. Could it be an incomplete or new infection? Do we need further tests?
Also, should we admit him again or continue treatment at home?
Kindly guide us.
Thank you.
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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation for further evaluation and treatment
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Means that could be inadequate treatment
Kindly do Blood culture chest xray
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You should consult your pediatrician for proper evaluation, as recurrent fever with raised WBC and CRP needs clinical examination to find the source of infection
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Visit physically nearby pediatrician
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Dr. Mahak Arora
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hi as per your reports mentioned this looks like there there is some incomplete treatment which leads to rise in counts and Crp so i would like to recommend you to go for blood culture and urine culture which will help in the exact diagnosis and even sometimes in case of typhoid due to inadequate treatment there is high chances of relapse ..
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Visit you doctor immediately
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Dr. Vaadakattu Chandra Teja
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Looking like fever without focus
Might be a urinary tract infection.
Is the child growing according to age??
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Investigate with complete urine examination and blood cultures
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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9-month-old presents with a recurring fever and elevated inflammatory markers (WBC 15,000; CRP 21.6), suggesting a persistent or secondary inflammatory process. These clinical findings are consistent with several possibilities, including an incomplete response to previous treatment, a new viral or bacterial infection, or an underlying inflammatory condition. Given the history of recent hospitalization and the current fever despite antibiotics, an immediate professional re-evaluation is necessary to determine if further diagnostic tests—such as a repeat blood culture, urinalysis, or chest imaging—are indicated. The decision to readmit a patient is typically based on clinical stability, hydration status, and response to therapy, which must be assessed by a physician. Please double-check all medication labels to confirm the infant-specific concentration and dosage as directed by your healthcare provider.
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kindly consult
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