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Having High Fever, Severe Headache, Shivering With Chills With Positive CRP. Fever Persist With Norflox

Hello my name is pramila.I had high fever, severe headache, and shivering with chill, burning micturation.I have done cbc, widal, qbc for mb.so dr. Everything is normal but only crp positive. Finally dr.prescribed tab.norflox 400mg.bd ×5days .still I have severe fever.
Wed, 8 Jan 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

It appears that you have urinary infection along with septicemia (spread of infection into the blood). A urine examination, along with, its culture and sensitivity test will identify the causative bacteria and also the BEST antibiotic to treat the infection.

Widal's test becomes positive only by DAY 6 of fever (in case of Typhoid fever). So, it should be repeated to see for increase in its values.

Alternatively, Typhidot test is more superior to Widal test. Get yourself tested for dengue, as well as, malarial antibodies (a superior and more specific test for malaria).

Malaria too is a strong possibility, particularly if you live in an area endemic for malaria.

CRP becomes positive in any infection and, therefore, is non-specific.

So, consult your doctor again and, apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.

If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.

Take care

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Having High Fever, Severe Headache, Shivering With Chills With Positive CRP. Fever Persist With Norflox

Hi there, Thanks for your query. It appears that you have urinary infection along with septicemia (spread of infection into the blood). A urine examination, along with, its culture and sensitivity test will identify the causative bacteria and also the BEST antibiotic to treat the infection. Widal s test becomes positive only by DAY 6 of fever (in case of Typhoid fever). So, it should be repeated to see for increase in its values. Alternatively, Typhidot test is more superior to Widal test. Get yourself tested for dengue, as well as, malarial antibodies (a superior and more specific test for malaria). Malaria too is a strong possibility, particularly if you live in an area endemic for malaria. CRP becomes positive in any infection and, therefore, is non-specific. So, consult your doctor again and, apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal