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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fever And Cough

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Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2016
Question: For last five days everyday i have fever which rises upto 104 and it goes after taking paracetomol. Dengue tests came negative. Can not understand the reason.no other sysmtoms like cough cold etc
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Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM, From your reports, you either have a viral infec

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM, From your reports, you either have a viral infection or typhoid. Please get your Widal test for typhoid. Platelet count can go down in any infection temporarily.Meanwhile since temperature is high, maybe an antibiotic is called for to prevent secondary infection, after consulting with your doctor. Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fever And Cough

Brief Answer: Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM, From your reports, you either have a viral infec Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM, From your reports, you either have a viral infection or typhoid. Please get your Widal test for typhoid. Platelet count can go down in any infection temporarily.Meanwhile since temperature is high, maybe an antibiotic is called for to prevent secondary infection, after consulting with your doctor. Regards