Question
The patient has symptoms of cough and fever, and a urine test shows a C-reactive protein index of 66.2. After 4 days of ceftriaxone treatment, the patient still occasionally has a fever. The patient is worried whether it will cause other inflammations.
Answer
Elevated levels of C-reactive protein typically indicate the presence of inflammation caused by a bacterial infection. When inflammation is severe, patients may experience recurrent fevers. If the fever persists for more than 5 days, it is recommended to recheck routine blood test (blood routine) and C-reactive protein to assess the effectiveness of antibiotic treatment. If the C-reactive protein index decreases, it may be indicative of a bacterial infection. If the treatment is not effective or the index continues to rise, other possibilities of diseases may need to be considered. I hope this information helps you, and wish you good health!