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Hospitalized w/sepsis 3wks ago,released after 5 days w/smz for 2wks.had a cold last week,now throat infection this wk.is my immune sys still weakened?

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Probably: Make an appointment with your treating physician for a repeat CBC.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/24/2020

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