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Could Strep Cause Elevated ESR And CRP Levels In Blood?

My daughter is 3 years old, weighs 24 pounds and is about 36 in. tall. She had a high fever between 103 and 104 for over 5 days. She was cultured for strep and it came back positive but her Dr. was concerned about very elevated ESR and CRP levels. Could those be elevated from the strep?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Yes, streptococcus infection can cause high level of ESR and CRP.

CRP or C reactive protein is the inflammatory marker which is rise in case of inflammation.

ESR or erythrocytes sedimentation rate increased level of rate is seen in the inflammatory condition.

As streptococcus caused a inflammation the value of both of this parameter has increased.

You can take the treatment for the streptococcus. Once the infection is cured both of this value can be brought down.

Giving good protein rich diet can be helpful. Maintain good hygiene as this can also be help ful in treating infection.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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Could Strep Cause Elevated ESR And CRP Levels In Blood?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Yes, streptococcus infection can cause high level of ESR and CRP. CRP or C reactive protein is the inflammatory marker which is rise in case of inflammation. ESR or erythrocytes sedimentation rate increased level of rate is seen in the inflammatory condition. As streptococcus caused a inflammation the value of both of this parameter has increased. You can take the treatment for the streptococcus. Once the infection is cured both of this value can be brought down. Giving good protein rich diet can be helpful. Maintain good hygiene as this can also be help ful in treating infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.