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M28, fever 101f, wbc10.5, platelets 143, haemoglobin 13.6, hematocrit 41.1%, esr 31, cough, phelgem, sinus. is this viral or bacterial, cefixime 400mg/d ok?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Sounds viral: Avoid antibiotics unless proof of bacterial infection.

Dr Vadlamani agreed

Answered 4/10/2013

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A member asked:

M28, fever 101f, wbc10.5, platelets 143, haemoglobin 13.6, hematocrit 41.1%, esr 31, cough, phelgem, sinus. is this viral or bacterial, cefixime 400mg/d ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Dr Vadlamani agreed

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