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What Can Cause High Fever In A Child?

Granddaughter, 5 years old, has a spiking fever 104-105, which is managed with tylenol. Tests are back - nostrep, no meningitis, pneumonia in one lobe of left lung, thinking of Kowasaki even though they've only seen 1 case in 20 years. Great hospital in Bowling Green, KY.
posted on Fri, 17 Aug 2018
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Hi,

When there is definite evidence of pneumonia in the left lung, then I do not think we need to consider an alternative diagnosis like Kawasaki disease as we have a focus for fever here.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani,
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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What Can Cause High Fever In A Child?

Hi, When there is definite evidence of pneumonia in the left lung, then I do not think we need to consider an alternative diagnosis like Kawasaki disease as we have a focus for fever here. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology