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Could Fever And Inflammation Of Ear After A Cut Indicate Symptoms Of Infection?
Goodevening Dr., if a boy had a cut behind his ear and gets inflamed, becomes red, and develops a fever, these are signs of infection correct? Can all these signs of infection and fever develop overnight? Or, would you say at least 2-3 days had passed for these to occur? Thank you!
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Yes, these are signs of infection and it should normally take 2-3 days to develop!
Please take the child to a doctor for examination and treatment. Thanks
Yes, these are signs of infection and it should normally take 2-3 days to develop!
Please take the child to a doctor for examination and treatment. Thanks
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