- Male
- 30 Years
- 09/09/2025
My 30 year old husband has a fever of 101F. His blood test shows a WBC count of 16,000, and he also has a cough.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Yusuf Mohammad
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
- 8+ Yrs
Fever, cough and high WBC means infection. Cause (viral/bacterial) needs confirmation. Avoid antibiotics without doctor advice. Do CBC, CRP, Chest Xray. Give fluids, rest, paracetamol. See doctor if symptoms worsen.
Dr. Yusuf Suggests...
Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test
Answered 09/09/2025
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