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What Causes Fever In The Evenings?

My daughter has run a fever about every evening for about 6 days now.The doc said Friday probably just a virus.Throat culture was neg for strep.Should I get her recheccked because running a fever this long?Is this normal with a virus and is it dangerous to her?
Wed, 23 Apr 2014
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hi,

you can have a viral fever for a week. if your daughter is otherwise well then I would not be overly concerned although I would treat the fever with Advil and Tylenol. if it continues or your daughter feels unwell in other ways then I would return to your doctor.

best wishes
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What Causes Fever In The Evenings?

hi, you can have a viral fever for a week. if your daughter is otherwise well then I would not be overly concerned although I would treat the fever with Advil and Tylenol. if it continues or your daughter feels unwell in other ways then I would return to your doctor. best wishes