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What Causes Persistent Fever And Throat Pain In Children?

My son was seen last week for high fever and throat pain and vomiting. Strep test came back negative but was treated with first cephton ( which he couldn t keep down so then with rocephon shot. ) Good for a couple days but now up last night again with fever and felt like throwing up. Today still running a fever with back and leg pain. I m getting concerned. He is 8 yr old.
Wed, 29 Oct 2014
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Sore throat could also be caused by a virus called Epstein Barr virus. Irrespective of whether it is due to viral or bacterial cause, no antibiotics are recommended as the condition gradually resolves on its own in around 5 days irrespective of the use of antibiotics. Give him gurgling with lukewarm water. Give Ondem MD (ondansetron mouth dissolving) tablet to reduce vomiting. Give paracetamol for fever and body ache including leg ache. You will have to be a bit patient. Still, I would insist you to get a routine blood count done just to be sure.
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What Causes Persistent Fever And Throat Pain In Children?

Sore throat could also be caused by a virus called Epstein Barr virus. Irrespective of whether it is due to viral or bacterial cause, no antibiotics are recommended as the condition gradually resolves on its own in around 5 days irrespective of the use of antibiotics. Give him gurgling with lukewarm water. Give Ondem MD (ondansetron mouth dissolving) tablet to reduce vomiting. Give paracetamol for fever and body ache including leg ache. You will have to be a bit patient. Still, I would insist you to get a routine blood count done just to be sure.