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What Causes High Fever And High White Blood Cell Count?
My dad had cancer 2 years ago surgery was performed and no chemo or radiation necessary
he is 79 yrs old and recently ran a high fever with a high white blood cell count
his fever was 103
his doctor sent him to the hospital who performed several tests and everything is negative
what are some causes of this
he is 79 yrs old and recently ran a high fever with a high white blood cell count
his fever was 103
his doctor sent him to the hospital who performed several tests and everything is negative
what are some causes of this
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
Hi
Looking at the history and findings, it appears that your father must have had infection causing fever.
Any malignancy causes immuno compromised state, which makes am individual prone for infections.
Also as the age increases immunity comes down.
Since his tests are negative, there is no need for concern.
You can discuss with the consulting doctor regarding differential count to know the nature of infection and manage accordingly.
Regards
Looking at the history and findings, it appears that your father must have had infection causing fever.
Any malignancy causes immuno compromised state, which makes am individual prone for infections.
Also as the age increases immunity comes down.
Since his tests are negative, there is no need for concern.
You can discuss with the consulting doctor regarding differential count to know the nature of infection and manage accordingly.
Regards
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