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A friend recently recovered from infections. but a dr thought there was a 2nd infection when the inflammatory markers went up again, although the wbc was no worse. presumably, the dr was referring to the crp. are there any other inflammatory markers?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

ESR: The other commonly used inflammatory marker is the erythrocyte sedimentation rate, or ESR.

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Dr. Maya Porrino answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

ESR: The two most common markers for inflammation and CRP (C reactive protein) and ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate, or "sed rate").

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

A friend recently recovered from infections. but a dr thought there was a 2nd infection when the inflammatory markers went up again, although the wbc was no worse. presumably, the dr was referring to the crp. are there any other inflammatory markers?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Maya Porrino answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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