Hi, I have been taking tuberculosis medication for 8 months. My recent tests show that I no longer have tuberculosis. However, I have been experiencing a low grade fever of 99 to 99.3F for some time, and today it rose to 101F. Could you please explain the possible causes of this persistent fever and why it might be happening?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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Mild fevers post TB can occur due to residual inflammation or another infection. A 101F fever after stopping meds should be evaluated repeat sputum and imaging advised.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a SPUTUM FOR DIFFERENTIAL CELL COUNT Test or Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

Book SPUTUM FOR DIFFERENTIAL CELL COUNT Test Book ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

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