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Diagnosed blood culture negative infective endocarditis .under iv antiobiotic. ana positive anti dsdna negative.iv causing pain &bruises. pls suggest?

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Must rule out: bleeding or coagulation disorders. It looks like you are having an autoimmune illness. Cecjk CBC with platelet count, Prothrobin time withe INH.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/16/2018

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