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Elevated crp levels post covid
Dear sir, I am male.33 yrs old. Weight is 100 kgs. Height is 155 cms. No blood pressure. No sugar. No diabetes. No any underlying condition. Current oxygen saturation is 96 and pulse is 112. I have been infected with SARS-2 COVID virus on May 23. I admitted at hospital on May 25. My CT score were 4/25 on May 23 and 20/40 on June 1. My CRP were 20 on May 25 and 38 on June 1 and 19 on June 7. I discharged from hospital on June 7. I am in home rest till now. Yesterday I took blood test. The CRP increased to 39.  Current symptoms:  1. still I have white mucus in my lungs and I am trying to cough out as much as possible. 2. Body temperature found 99.5 degree Fahrenheit. 3. Chills. 4. Tiredness and fatigue. 5. Difficulty sleeping.  Sir, it would be really grateful if you are able to answer me below question. 1. Why my CRP value is elevated? 2. is it because of white mucus present in my lungs or because of virus multiplication. 3. 38 days gone since my first symptom. virus still present?
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High level of crp , shows infection in your lungs , it not virus ,it is secondary bacterial infection you have .you should consult physician .
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Due to the secondary infection after covid hence treatment required  accordingly
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