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Fever, Low WBC, Platelet Count, Elevated Liver Enzymes. Taking Advil, Tylenol. Blood Test, Hepatitis Test Done. Treatment?

My husband, age 55, had an unexplained fever (99+ to 101.6 range) for four days; low white blood count, low platelet count, elevated liver enzymes . We ve reduced Tylenol/ Advil to minimum; alcohol consumption estimated at 2 drinks per week. Waiting on hepatitus and tick related blood work results. No other symptoms (no sore throat , congestion, etc.). Night sweats . Last night awoke with a headache. Dr. prescribed Doxycylene (100 mg 2x/day) and plans to retest next week; we are on day 3 (5th dosage) of the antibiotic. Family doctor thinks it could be a very bad virus; I am concerned with the lack of other symptoms to be just a virus. Should I ask they test for something else?
Tue, 17 Jul 2012
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi welcome to HCMForum. as you are describing
it appears to be not a major problem. low white
cell count and platelet count may be trancient
and repeate testing may be necesory. The tests
specific to fevers are Ig tests for tb dengue etc.
I hope you are satisfied with my reply. thank you.
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Ayurveda Specialist Dr. Sreedhar.Tirunagari's  Response
This could be viral fever.Consult gastroenterologist
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Fever, Low WBC, Platelet Count, Elevated Liver Enzymes. Taking Advil, Tylenol. Blood Test, Hepatitis Test Done. Treatment?

Hi welcome to HCMForum. as you are describing it appears to be not a major problem. low white cell count and platelet count may be trancient and repeate testing may be necesory. The tests specific to fevers are Ig tests for tb dengue etc. I hope you are satisfied with my reply. thank you.