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Low grade fever for 3 wks+, crp=46, esr=93 and iron deficient. ent clear. dry/wet cough, no wheeze cxr shows vague density on lower left side. dr isn't sure but prescribed broad spectrum antibiotics, we await paed referral but looking for opinion pls?

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Blood cultures negative? ?results of sputum culture. Results of WBC? May not be bacterial infection. Have you been tested for covid? For viral pneumonia which I suspect? For true influenza? For legionella? Your chest X-Ray is suspicious for bronchopneumonia. ?include azithromycin with broad spectrum antibiotics. ?Add Antiviral meds. Pulmonology consultation pending?

Answered 7/4/2023

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