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Wuhan studies say crp and esr are good indicators for monitoring pneumonia especially in covad patients is that true?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not specifically: ESR and CRP are indicators of inflammation of any kind and are not specific for Covid or any other organism.

Answered 6/2/2020

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No need to monitor: Both these tests almost always are abnormal in COVID-19, but also in innumerable other infections and inflammatory conditions. They are never the only abnormality in COVID, and not often with other problems. These tests would be a waste of money to checking for coronavirus infection. Keep yourself safe and get checked if you develop fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc.

Answered 4/23/2023

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