Question 1

dr said i had bacterial infection cause white blood count 9.9 snd absolute neut 8.8 gave me antibodiacs but did not tell me what is wrong,  seg is 8.4?

Accepted Answer

No idea: This white count is not really elevated. The elevated segs suggest a bacterial infection. Have the doctor give you more information. Cannot tell what is the infection from your hx.

Question 2

does yeast or bacterial infection in vagina cause blood spottings?

Accepted Answer

Can: Although the infection is in your vagina, the cervix can get some irritation too and this is where the spotting comes from.

Question 3

if balanitis is caused by bacterial infection,  would blood test show elevated blood counts or esr,crp?

Accepted Answer

Balanitis: Not necessarily. This is a somewhat superficial infection and the lab parameters to which you are referring usually respond to systemic inflammation rather than simple uncomplicated skin/soft tissue processes.

Question 4

can a bacterial infection from my ankle spread to the vaginal area and cause infection there? like through the blood stream?

Accepted Answer

Yes: An infection can spread from anywhere to anywhere.

Question 5

my 5 yo son is having constant ear pain and fever on and off for over 10 days now. blood test shows crp of 29. is this a viral or bacterial infection? paediatrician said bacterial. can viral infection cause high crp?

Accepted Answer

: CRP is just a marker for inflammation factors in the blood. It does not distinguish what the cause of that inflation would be. ( there are several)

Question 6

what would make a person bleed 2 times in one year, it not being a normal period, then get bacterial infection in blood stream ? im seeing a doctor.

Accepted Answer

Irregular periods : Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring problem you should be evaluated. Infections &  hormonal changes can cause spotting.  There are many options available to help regulate the menstrual cycle. Schedule a visit and ask for pcos testing.

Question 7

i was given some medicine for a bacterial infection i have and i when to the restroom and when i wiped my self i had discharge n blood?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: We need to know what and where you have the infection. Your bleeding may or may not be related to your infection. Send mote information.

Question 8

bacterial infection in the blood-- how long does pain last?

Accepted Answer

Pain: That depends upon where the pain is located, what is causing it, and whether the treatment for the infection resulting in bacteria in the blood is likely to reverse the condition producing the pain.  You need to rephrase this question and be more specific, .

Question 9

i have a bacterial infection, can this become blood poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depending where the bacterial infection originates and if allowed to go unchecked --> it can spread to the local tissue, into the blood and even into the bone. 
You should get a physician evaluate your infection if you are concerned.

Question 10

my child had viral or bacterial infection.had blood test and lft. in lft all were normal except alt which was 34 u/l normal range 0-33u/l. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I would consider that normal.

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Dr said i had bacterial infection cause white blood count 9.9 snd absolute neut 8.8 gave me antibodiacs but did not tell me what is wrong, seg is 8.4?

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Does yeast or bacterial infection in vagina cause blood spottings?

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If balanitis is caused by bacterial infection, would blood test show elevated blood counts or esr,crp?

A member asked:

Can a bacterial infection from my ankle spread to the vaginal area and cause infection there? like through the blood stream?

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My 5 yo son is having constant ear pain and fever on and off for over 10 days now. blood test shows crp of 29. is this a viral or bacterial infection? paediatrician said bacterial. can viral infection cause high crp?

A member asked:

What would make a person bleed 2 times in one year, it not being a normal period, then get bacterial infection in blood stream ? im seeing a doctor.

A member asked:

I was given some medicine for a bacterial infection i have and i when to the restroom and when i wiped my self i had discharge n blood?

A member asked:

Bacterial infection in the blood-- how long does pain last?

A member asked:

I have a bacterial infection, can this become blood poisoning?

A member asked:

My child had viral or bacterial infection.had blood test and lft. in lft all were normal except alt which was 34 u/l normal range 0-33u/l. is this ok?

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