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Why i still have fever after my appendicitis surgery?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Many causes: From pulmonary to residual intra-abdominal infection. Consult your surgeon

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/30/2017

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