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What Causes Fever When ESR Count Shows 58mm/hr?

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Question : My daughter has ESR of 58mm/HR and wbc of 23000.she gets frequent fever. She 2.8 yrs old. Please advice
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (-3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Treatment with antibiotics is needed

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. ESR is a non-specific indicator that may rise during illness. A raised blood count indicates a bacterial infection, for which she needs to be treated with antibiotics.

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What Causes Fever When ESR Count Shows 58mm/hr?

Brief Answer: Treatment with antibiotics is needed Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. ESR is a non-specific indicator that may rise during illness. A raised blood count indicates a bacterial infection, for which she needs to be treated with antibiotics. Regards