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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 ?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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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Answered 9/28/2016

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