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my 22 month old has consistently run a low grade fever for the last month. Ranging anywhere from 99.5 to 103 degrees. These have all been rectal temperatures. She was recently diagnosed with viral pneumonia and is doing much better but is continuing to run low grade temps. Todays highest was 100.7. What could be wrong?
cause of fever is tobe diagnosed. it can be viral fever infection of throat. get throat examined by ent specialist. can give crocin syrup and the dose considering her weight and age. it can be enteric fever oruti. malaria. exclude all probability with proper investigation for viral pneumonia inj penicillin is the drug of choice. monitor fever and consult paediatrician for clinical examination and advise on treatment. maintain hydration.
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What Causes Low Grade Fever In An Infant?
cause of fever is tobe diagnosed. it can be viral fever infection of throat. get throat examined by ent specialist. can give crocin syrup and the dose considering her weight and age. it can be enteric fever oruti. malaria. exclude all probability with proper investigation for viral pneumonia inj penicillin is the drug of choice. monitor fever and consult paediatrician for clinical examination and advise on treatment. maintain hydration.