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What Is The Treatment For Fever?

hi.. my brother has been suffering from sporadic fever since yesterday. i want to rule out dengue. the doctor i went to in the morning prescribed an antibiotic course for 5 days and asked me to stop the course when i called to inform her that his temperature had increased again in the afternoon. what do i do now?
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Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

Fever if not resolved even after 5 days should be evaluated properly.

Viral fever usually subsides within 5 days.

I advise you following investigations:

1. Hemogram with ESR
2. Widal test
3. Malaria Antigen

Once you have the reports review with me.
Till then give him Tablet Paracetamol on as on when required basis.

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
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Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Is The Treatment For Fever?

Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Fever if not resolved even after 5 days should be evaluated properly. Viral fever usually subsides within 5 days. I advise you following investigations: 1. Hemogram with ESR 2. Widal test 3. Malaria Antigen Once you have the reports review with me. Till then give him Tablet Paracetamol on as on when required basis. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD