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Presence of some reactive lymphocytes
Hi, I have an on and off low grade fever for the past 6 days, the doctor said it is due to a viral infection so he prescribed me with Cefuroxime and he also asked to have my CBC and urine checked.
The results says "Presence of some reactive lymphocytes". Basthe Lymphocyte is high with 0.71 (range 0.22-0.40), Neutrophil with 0.21 (range 0.56-0.66)
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You have taken antibiotics which can cure typhoid types of bacterial infections in the body
Take general care about fever
Lots of water and ORS
Light nourishment
Total rest
Hygiene to be maintained
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low grade fever can be due to dehydration
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lymphocytes in higher range indicate a chronic infection. Neutrofils are normal
observe and get tested again after a week as a reassurance and according to symptoms
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Dr. Bipin Ninan Abraham
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Your blood report findings are suggestive of a viral infection. Continue the medications as prescribed by your treating doctor. These following steps may help:
- Avoid cold food and water, preferably have hot food and water
- Don't skip meals have a liquid diet containing soups and progressively increase to solid diet as per how you can tolerate.
- Have food rich in vitamin C such as oranges to help build immunity.
- Drink plenty of fluids, drink 3 liters of water per day
- Maintain good personal hygiene(Wash you hands regularly)
- Rest plenty, body heals while at rest
If the condition persists or worsens visit nearest ER at earliest
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