I have been experiencing fever for the past 3 days, along with muscle and back pain, cold, and headache. On the first day, an MBBS doctor prescribed Cefixime and Cetrizine + Phenylephrine. On the third day, I had a lab test, which showed: RBC, PCV, and platelet counts slightly below normal No parasites detected Could you please advise what these results indicate and if any further treatment or investigations are needed?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

MBBS
Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
8+ Yrs

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Viral fever likely. Mild low counts are common and usually recover. Monitor platelets. If symptoms worsen, retest and consult doctor.

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Answered 15/09/2025

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