Will a fever between 98 and 99.8 be considered a fever? One of our friends has had this for 5 months and 20 days. His blood test report shows Hb 13.2 percent, RBC 5 million, WBC 10,600, platelet 2.22 lakhs, and ESR 25. Could this lead to cancer?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Fellowship in Diabetes Mellitus
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Chronic low grade fever with ESR elevation needs evaluation for infections or autoimmune issues. Cancer unlikely with current counts.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test or Take a ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY (ANA) Test

Book CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test Book ANTI NUCLEAR ANTIBODY (ANA) Test

Answered 15/09/2025

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