- Male
- 27 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm kind of worried about my recent HIV ELISA test result. It came back as 0.27, and I got it done six months after having unprotected sex. The report says that anything below 0.90 is negative, but I'm not sure how to interpret this. Can you help me understand what this means?
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Low Hemoglobin and Fever
Correlation Between Low Hemoglobin and Fever
- Not directly related: Low hemoglobin (8.5) is not typically a direct cause of fever.
- Underlying condition: However, the underlying condition causing your low hemoglobin might also be contributing to your fever.
Possible Causes of Low Hemoglobin and Fever
- Chronic infection: Chronic infections like tuberculosis, endocarditis, or osteomyelitis can cause both low hemoglobin and fever.
- Chronic inflammation: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or inflammatory bowel disease can lead to both low hemoglobin and fever.
- Nutritional deficiencies: Deficiencies in iron, vitamin B12, or folate can cause low hemoglobin, and underlying conditions like celiac disease or Crohn's disease can also cause fever.
- Blood disorders: Blood disorders like anemia of chronic disease, myelodysplastic syndrome, or lymphoma can cause both low hemoglobin and fever.
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
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