Question 1

I'm dealing with Malaria Plasmodium Falciparum again, the second time in just two months, and now it's turning into a bit of a malaria problem. On top of that, I've got Salmonella Typhoid with OD 1320, Salm. Typh. OA 1160, Salm. Ptyph. OB 1160, and Salm. Typh. HD 1160. My lymphocyte count is really low, at just 3.0, with the reference being 2040. Is taking Ciproflaxin 500mg twice a day for 7 days going to be enough for this? I live in Nigeria, so this is quite a concern for me. Would really appreciate any advice.

Accepted Answer

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

Question 2

I'm really worried because I did an HIV test and it came back negative, but I smoked marijuana two days before the test. Now, I'm seeing some variations in my complete blood count test results, and it's making me doubt the accuracy of the HIV test. Could the marijuana have affected the outcome of the HIV test in any way? Can you please help me understand what's going on?

Accepted Answer

ESR Levels*

1. *Initial high ESR (120)*: This indicates inflammation, which can be caused by various conditions, including infections, arthritis, or cancer.
2. *Reduced ESR (20)*: This suggests that the inflammation has decreased, which is a positive response to treatment.

*Possible Causes*

1. *Arthritis*: The initial high ESR and back pain could be indicative of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.
2. *Infections*: Infections like tuberculosis or osteomyelitis can cause high ESR and back pain.
3. *Cancer*: Although less likely, cancer (e.g., multiple myeloma) can cause high ESR. However, a single ESR test is not conclusive for cancer diagnosis.

*Next Steps*

1. *Consult her doctor*: Discuss the reduced ESR and any changes in symptoms with her doctor.
2. *Further testing*: Her doctor may recommend additional tests (e.g., blood tests, imaging studies) to determine the underlying cause of the initial high ESR and back pain.

Question 3

I'm experiencing frequent fevers over the past three months and I'm unsure which blood test I should takeCBC or a blood culture. I noticed that there are different subsections within blood culture tests. Could you help me figure out what to do?

Accepted Answer

-If you've been having frequent fevers for the past 3 months, start with a **CBC** to check for infection or inflammation. A **blood culture** is recommended if there's a suspicion of a persistent bacterial or fungal infectionit identifies the specific

What is infectious agent?

Infectious agents are organisms that are capable of producing infection or infectious disease. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites

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I'm experiencing frequent fevers over the past three months and I'm unsure which blood test I should takeCBC or a blood culture. I noticed that there are different subsections within blood culture tests. Could you help me figure out what to do?

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