Hello Sir, I have been experiencing fever for the last 10 days, along with muscle and joint pain. My blood report shows that my monocyte level is elevated to 15. I am very worried, could this be a symptom of something serious like cancer?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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A mild increase in monocytes usually points to an ongoing infection or inflammation, not cancer. Since your fever has lasted 10 days, it is important to identify the cause (could be viral, typhoid, dengue, etc.). Cancer is very unlikely based only on raised monocytes.

Dr. Rohinipriyanka Suggests...

Take a CBC+ESR Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test

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Answered 29/08/2025

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