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[|Human|] I have a low sed rate now after 8 weeks of antibiotics to treat Staph Aures that was in the T9-T10 area. The MRI shows that there is still something going on there but no one can tell me if its infection or inflamation. How can I find out before doing an operation?
[|AI|]  Hi thanks for asking question. Here staph infection should be resolved with use of antibiotic. But still to confirm about infection or inflammation do your CRP estimation. If it is elevated then suspect inflammation or infection. In infective case your CBC report might reveal high count with necrophilia. If infection is ruled out then inflammation might because for which anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. I think before operation according to report and physical examination decision has to be taken by doctor to whether operate or not. I hope my suggestion will helpful.