A patient with Crohn's disease who is taking infliximab (Remicade) calls the nurse in the outpatient clinic about all of these symptoms. Which symptom is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

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Since infliximab suppresses immune function, rapid treatment of infection is essential. The other patient complaints are common side effects of the medication, but do not indicate any potentially life-threatening complications.

A Patient with Crohn's Disease Who Is Taking Infliximab (Remicade)