Grand Saline, TX
A 31-year-old female asked:
Immunocompromised tacrolimus, cellcept (mycophenolate mofetil) has fever 101.9 and sore throat and throwing up.dr said don't come to er unless true emergency is this one ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 50 years experience
Yes: You have a significant fever and are on an immunosuppressive drug. You may just have a viral infection but you could also have a serious opportunistic or bacterial infection. You should be checked out immediately.
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