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What Causes Fever And Swollen Face While Suffering From Insect Bite?
a 7 year old child had an insect bite that become very infected last week, treated with antibotic, within 3 days her temp is at 103 (for 6 days), was given Tylenol q 4 hours and Motrin q 6 hours, another antibotic, face is slightly swollen, today her tongue hurts. She has not eaten much in a week; but is drinking.
Thu, 17 Oct 2019
Hi,
Sometimes insects inject bacteria also which can cause bacterial infection. Take antibiotics approximately for recommended duration. The fever will come down.
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Regards,
Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
Sometimes insects inject bacteria also which can cause bacterial infection. Take antibiotics approximately for recommended duration. The fever will come down.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajmohan, Pediatrician
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