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Swollen middle finger- 10 days, swollen 2nd toe- 1 day - no injury, elevated sed rate and elevated crp. all other standard and rheumatoid , gout blood work markers normal. lyme disease- neg - thoughts?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Osteomyelitis: Two blood cultures and monitor for fever. Start antibiotics after culture. Obtain a MRI. Infection is one possible cause.

Answered 8/22/2020

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