Hi, my mother was diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia last year, she is taking chemo tablets to stabilise her platelets.
my brother has tested positive for HMPV and is currently in hospital, she spent the day with him on Saturday.
I have suggested she contact the doctors but is reluctant to do so, as she doesn’t feel unwell! However she had a chest infection over Xmas resulting in her taking antibiotics.
her platelets are still not in the required range even after a year of medication!
So, should I be pushing her to contact doctors? Will they want to test her for the HMPV? Should she be taking this with more caution?
please advise so I can then show her the advice provided from professionals
many thanks