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What Is Causing My Son S High Fever?
My 4 year old has run a fever varying from 99.5 to 103 for a week. Two days ago the doctor said it was probably viral, but it should clear up. I was under the impression viruses lasted many five days. He has no other symptoms besides heavy night sweats.
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
Hi...If your kid is normal in between fever episodes in a single day...I don't think you should worry.
Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
But with 1 week fever, I wouldn't still be considering viral. I would do a blood culture and basic blood workup and start on antibiotic like Cefixime which I would prefer in consideration to typhoid fever.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Danger signs include breathlessness/ rash/ low urine output/ seizures/ unconsciousness/ blood in motion. Don't worry if these are not there & the kid is active.
But with 1 week fever, I wouldn't still be considering viral. I would do a blood culture and basic blood workup and start on antibiotic like Cefixime which I would prefer in consideration to typhoid fever.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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