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What Causes Persistent Fever In A Child Despite Taking Antibiotics?
YES MY 7 YEAR OLD HAS HAD A FEVER SINCE LAST THURSDAY NIGHT, WE TOOK HIM TO THE DR. THEY SAID EAR INFECTION AND GAVE ANTIBIOTICS, TWO DAYS LATER STILL FEVER, NEW ANTIBIOTICS PER THE DR RECOMMENDATION AND NOW THIS IS THE THIRD DAY WITH THE FEVER STILL..... ALL HE HAS IS A COUGH
Mon, 4 Mar 2024
Hi,
In case the fever persists in spite of antibiotics. There is possibility of bacterial resistance for antibiotics. Your son should be subjected to blood check ups, culture and sensitivity test of sputum. All of these would guide to choose suitable antibiotic for the child. Please discuss this with your doctor and get help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
In case the fever persists in spite of antibiotics. There is possibility of bacterial resistance for antibiotics. Your son should be subjected to blood check ups, culture and sensitivity test of sputum. All of these would guide to choose suitable antibiotic for the child. Please discuss this with your doctor and get help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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