My ESR rate is 25. The doctor said it could indicate an infection. I want to know what type of infection this might be.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

General Practitioner

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AFIH
Advanced certificate in critical care medicine
Fellowship in critical care medicine
10+ Yrs

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ESR of 25 is mildly raised, suggests inflammation not specific to any infection. Needs correlation with symptoms. Basic infection screen may help.

Dr. Bhanu Suggests...

Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

Book CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test Book CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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