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Recurring Fever In The Evenings, Elevated ESR. Negative Results For Malaria And Widal Test, Normal X-ray. What Is The Cause?
My father is 78 years old. Last few days( four) he is suffering from fever. however, his fever(101-102*c) comes every day at a particular time 1900 hours to 2200 hours. I have done almost all the test. Malaria Test is negetive, Widal test is negetive. LFt is Ok. X ray is Ok. RBC is low (3.36x10^12/L).However, his ESR in blood is 105.
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
hi i had gone through your query and understand your concerns. i would come up with the possibility of TUBERCULOSIS may be the cause for his sufferings.
-mantoux test,sputum examination may confirm the diagnosis
I hope this is helpful for you, thank you
-mantoux test,sputum examination may confirm the diagnosis
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