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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Cold And Cough
Brief Answer:
If fever lasts for more than 7 days other possible causes need to be consid
Detailed Answer:
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Your child is likely to be suffering from a viral infection which takes 5-7 days to recover irrespective of the use of antibiotics. The medicines are correct but if it lasts for more than 7 days it is a cause for concern and other possible causes need to be looked into.
Hope that answers your query.
Regards
If fever lasts for more than 7 days other possible causes need to be consid
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.
Your child is likely to be suffering from a viral infection which takes 5-7 days to recover irrespective of the use of antibiotics. The medicines are correct but if it lasts for more than 7 days it is a cause for concern and other possible causes need to be looked into.
Hope that answers your query.
Regards
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