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Suggest Treatment For High Fever , Vomiting And Rashes All Over The Body
12 yr old with 102.4fever, rash from head to toe even on bottom of feet that does not itch, head hurting, sensitive to light, swollen glands in neck, vomiting, and diarrhea. So far the only result that came back positive was viral meningitis. The other common ones are negative.
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Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Hi thanks for asking.
According to history it strongly indicate viral etiology .you have mentioned viral meningitis diagnosed.
For viral meningitis treatment is supportive.
Take rest .
Maintain hydration.
Drink plenty of water and fruit juice.
Prophylactic antibiotic can be taken.
If sample sent in micro and viral meningitis due to herpes or influenza then need for antiviral treatment needed.
Clean your hand and hand washing done frequently.
Don't worry.you will be fine within 7 days.
Thanks
According to history it strongly indicate viral etiology .you have mentioned viral meningitis diagnosed.
For viral meningitis treatment is supportive.
Take rest .
Maintain hydration.
Drink plenty of water and fruit juice.
Prophylactic antibiotic can be taken.
If sample sent in micro and viral meningitis due to herpes or influenza then need for antiviral treatment needed.
Clean your hand and hand washing done frequently.
Don't worry.you will be fine within 7 days.
Thanks
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