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Suggest Treatment For Pneumonia In A 2.5 Years Old Child
my 2.5 year old child had been admitted to hospital with severe pneumonia(Rt.lung consolidation) where he was treated with ceftriaxone(24hrly) and Vancomycin(6 hrly) IV. for more than 15 days. After discharge the doctor has prescribed cefuroxime 180 mg BID for 14 days. now this is 2nd day after discharged but strarted fever 38.9 deg celcius. what can we do.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Persistent fever or recurrence of fever after still been adequately treated with antibiotics requires further evaluation.
Possibility of Pleural effusion or lung abscess needs to be ruled out. Would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Persistent fever or recurrence of fever after still been adequately treated with antibiotics requires further evaluation.
Possibility of Pleural effusion or lung abscess needs to be ruled out. Would suggest you to consult your Physician for further assessment.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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