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What Causes Fever Lasting For Long Time In Children?

My son has been having fever for 8 days. Doctor has prescribed 2 different atibiotics. The dignostic was bronchitis then pnewmonia. Yesterday Sun, the X-Rays showed his lungs are clean. He is not coughing just a little congested. Any ideas or what could be caousing so many day of fever?
Tue, 11 Jul 2017
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Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. Further routine antibiotics are not effective against some chronic bacterial or protozoal infections.
Detailed investigations like CBS, Widal, PS exam, Urine analysis, ESR etc. are required to confirm diagnosis. Consult pediatrician and ask for these investigations.
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What Causes Fever Lasting For Long Time In Children?

Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic. Antibiotics are not effective against viral infections. Further routine antibiotics are not effective against some chronic bacterial or protozoal infections. Detailed investigations like CBS, Widal, PS exam, Urine analysis, ESR etc. are required to confirm diagnosis. Consult pediatrician and ask for these investigations.