Can Stomach Flu Cause High C Reactive Protein Levels?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2018

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Question : Hi. I have C-reactive protein at 19.4. The day before I had the test, I had stomach flu, very bad... Can this cause the C reactive protein to be high?

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
yes, stomach flu can increase C reactive protein for sure.
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