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Fever, Lethargic And Cranky. Tested For Leukemia But Negative. Anything To Concern?
Hello , my 3 year old son gets a fever almost every month on the dot , it runs at about 38-39c and lasts about 3-5 days. He has no other symptoms except that he is a bit lethargic and cranky , this has been going on almost a year , I have seen doctors who have tested him for primary complex and leukemia , all negative , what else could cause this ?
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Sun, 19 May 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Recurrent fever of that long duration requires further examination and investigations.
Is there any weight loss?
Does he have any chills or rigors associated with this fever?
Is there any contact with a case of tuberculosis?
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks for writing to health care magic.
Recurrent fever of that long duration requires further examination and investigations.
Is there any weight loss?
Does he have any chills or rigors associated with this fever?
Is there any contact with a case of tuberculosis?
Continue to ask further queries as required.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
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