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Q: Infection/Virus is Lingering for More Than 2 Months
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 10th, 2006
In January I had a urinary tract infection which I took an antibiotic for one week. I took another urine test which came back improved but not gone all the way. The following week I had an upper respiratory infection again an antibiotic. The following week 10 days of explosive diarrhea after which I have a pain in my upper right side right below my ribs. I still have the urinary tract infection and sore throat and either loose stools or diarrhea. My doctor had me do a urine culture and I had a ct scan yesterday because of all the things going on. Also she had me do a stool sample. I am not taking any medication at this time. 2 days ago I started a low grade fever 99.3 to 100.3, not real high but enough to make me feel sick. Also I am slightly sick to my stomach with no vomiting. I don't have the results from the tests yet.

Could it be a virus making me feel this way for a month and a half and why doesn't it seem to be going away. Could it be the urinary tract infection? I won't probably have the results until next week.


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on March 28th, 2006
Appendix, Appendicitis, Gallbladder Disorders Answer A605
It seems that you have an infection or perhaps a few infections at the same time. It is difficult to diagnose the cause of such infections and explain why they don’t pass without further analyses. A differential blood picture, urine, and feces microbiological examination can help you to better understand the illness. I also recommend you request an HIV-test from your doctor to exclude this possibility.


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