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Persisting High Fever, Redness In Eyes With Green Pus In The Corners. Taken Ponstan. Is It Conjunctivitis?

My 14 month old has a temp of 39.5 deg. I gave him 5mls of Ponstan @ 14:00, it is now 15:35 and his temp is @ 39.2 !! He has red eyes with some green pus in the corners? IS this conjunctivitus and is this the reason he might have a temp? Should I take him to the hospital. About 2 weeks ago he finished a 5 day course on Antibiotics!
Mon, 2 Jul 2012
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Hello Amy and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am really concerned that your child is suffering from fever. Fever with conjunctivitis occurs with viral infections like adenovirus. Its always better to take your child to hospital as kids deteriorate very fast.

If doctor feels that eye infection is due to bacteria he might add antibiotics.
Till then keep giving him adequate fluids, and antipyretics. Paracetamol is recommended than mefenemic acid for fever.

Remember the danger signs like not feeding well, vomiting multiple episodes, seizures, drowsiness where you need to take your child immediately to emergency.
Don't worry. He will be alright. Take care.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Balaji C
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Swapnendu Sekhar Ghosh's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your baby needs immediate medical consultation. Please get a check up and tests done for proper treatment and early recovery.

Hope your baby recovers soon. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Swapnendu Sekhar Ghosh
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Persisting High Fever, Redness In Eyes With Green Pus In The Corners. Taken Ponstan. Is It Conjunctivitis?

Hello Amy and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I am really concerned that your child is suffering from fever. Fever with conjunctivitis occurs with viral infections like adenovirus. Its always better to take your child to hospital as kids deteriorate very fast. If doctor feels that eye infection is due to bacteria he might add antibiotics. Till then keep giving him adequate fluids, and antipyretics. Paracetamol is recommended than mefenemic acid for fever. Remember the danger signs like not feeding well, vomiting multiple episodes, seizures, drowsiness where you need to take your child immediately to emergency. Don t worry. He will be alright. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Balaji C