What Causes Intermittent Spikes Of Fever Even After Antibiotic Usage?

Posted on Wed, 28 May 2014

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Question : My 12 yo daughter has had a high fevor on and off for 6 days now . 5 days ago we took her to her dr who did a Streep test and gave her antibiotics . We took her back today because she has steal been running a fevor . Actually had no fevor when at dr today . He said she had a viral infection and to stop the antibiotics . Since returning home her fevor has returned 103.2 -103.6 for last 2 hours . She also has started coughing which she wasn't doing prior . Originally headache , chills , sinus ..........the doctor did tell us to start giving her musanex which we did . Should I take her to the er if her temp does not go done or any other advice u may have ???

Answered by Dr. Prashant Mahajan (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You can continue the treatment at home...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Don't be worried. For now you can give her medicines for fever as prescribed. Normally viral fevers show decreasing trend towards 5th day. And during this course, she will have intermittent spikes of fever. Encourage her to drink plenty of fluids and eat fruits and vegetables. Follow the medications religiously.

In my opinion she needs evaluation for other causes, if fever lasts for more than 5-6 days. Other causes may be sinusitis,tonsillitis, LRTI, UTI, enteric fever, Kawasaki disease, etc.

Hope I am clear. Will be happy to help you

Best regards

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