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What Are The Chances Of Fever When Suffering From Conjunctivitis?

Hi doctor, My kid is 4 month old . I am affected by conjunctivitis and my kid is also affected by that.. But unfortunately she has developed fever which is there since yesterday morning... Tempature was around 101.5 and doctor prescribed babygesic drops and cciplox eye drops. Is it that the virus from eyes have gown down to entire body of my kid and hence the fever? Thanks Giridhar Krishna
posted on Sun, 2 Nov 2014
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Hi dear
Welcome to the HCM,
Toxins released by the virus may lead to generalized symptoms like fever which is quite common.
Paracetamol to be used @ 15 mg per kg 4 to 6 hourly basis to get the desired result.
Hope the query is answered.
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What Are The Chances Of Fever When Suffering From Conjunctivitis?

Hi dear Welcome to the HCM, Toxins released by the virus may lead to generalized symptoms like fever which is quite common. Paracetamol to be used @ 15 mg per kg 4 to 6 hourly basis to get the desired result. Hope the query is answered. thanks