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  • 07/02/2025

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I've been taking TB meds for 8 months and my Genexpert test came back negative. But now I'm getting fevers again, like between 101 and sometimes 99.3. What tests should I do to figure out why this is happening?

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Dr. Dr Mubarak Parveez B

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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ESR TEST , CRP TEST

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