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Post Viral Syndrome Following Rickettsial Infection. Taking Arcalion. How Do I Avoid CF?
i think i have post viral syndrome following rickettsial infection in mexico. i'm taking arcalion and can still do light exercise and i feel i'm getting a little more energy. still a bit spaced out. was pretty bad for a week or so. i'm a month in since the diagnosise. how long is it likely to carry on for? and how do i avoid CF? is it normal to feel run down for weeks after a rickettsial infection?
Wed, 29 May 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
rickettsial infection is bacterial in origin.
It needs treatment with doxycycline.
Treatment continues for 3 to 4 weeks.
Upon completion of course chances of carry on decreases.
Let me know you have any other doubts.
Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
rickettsial infection is bacterial in origin.
It needs treatment with doxycycline.
Treatment continues for 3 to 4 weeks.
Upon completion of course chances of carry on decreases.
Let me know you have any other doubts.
Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
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