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Persistent Fever, Headache, Cough. Chest X-ray Shows Pleural Effusion. Using AKT-4. When Will Fever Subside?
hi....i am male 23 year old....2 months before i was having persistent fever..and i was diagnosed..with typhoid in my widal test ...i had used my medication...since then i had a mild headache....recently i had fever and cough..i went to a doctor..i had pleural effusion in my chest x ray....i had a pleural tap performed ( diagnosti} and ADA was 76.2 U/L and i was told i had tuberculosis ...i am using akt-4 since 10 days...still i had a low grade fever arpound 99.6 to 100 F ..i was wondering whether u can help me wen these fever vl subside...??
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
thank you.it is 10 days have passed.usually fever is subsided within 10-14 days. now headache is a concerned.there may be associated CNS TB.so CSF study and imaging of the brain is necessary.
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Hi,
fevers with anti TB treatment generally subside after two to three weeks of treatment. Just be patient again for some time, Was wondering whether you did an HIV test too. I think its worth doing. A control Chest X ray should also be done, for persistence of pleural fluid can maintain the peak of the fevers.
Redo a Chest X ray in a week, do an HIV test and consult your physician if symptoms persist.
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fevers with anti TB treatment generally subside after two to three weeks of treatment. Just be patient again for some time, Was wondering whether you did an HIV test too. I think its worth doing. A control Chest X ray should also be done, for persistence of pleural fluid can maintain the peak of the fevers.
Redo a Chest X ray in a week, do an HIV test and consult your physician if symptoms persist.
Thx
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