Brian spiked a very high fever tonight up over 102...so blood cultures had to be done again and the doctor on call came in to examine him. They suspect the cause to be a combination of mucusitis and low counts, but they are concerned there might be an abscess that needs addressing. They are going to add another antibiotic in addition to the several he is already getting.
He is very uncomfortable and opted to take another pain pill which means he really is in pain, because Brian prides himself on being able to endure without assistance.
Much to my surprise he submitted to the rectal exam without much to do. Very unusual and indicative of how poorly he is feeling.
He will no doubt require transfusions again tomorrow based on the petechia that is spotting up all over his body tonight. I suspect his platelets are very low again.
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