Question: Hi, I am 33 Female .I have been having throat infection for a couple of days and I started to have a fever of 102 day before yesterday. I consulted a doctor and he has given neomol injection and adviced to take Clarithromycin 250 and Corkast M. I took Clarithromycin on morning, evening and one on yesterday morning and one Corkast. I felt like my symptoms were getting bad after I took my first course itself. Unfortunately I didnt stop. But yesterday, I had some kind of allergy in all my mouth through throat. I had inflammation on my entire mouth and had severe pains in throat as well. I went to the doctor again yesterday and he gave me Decadran injection. Asked to stop the previous medicines and gave Fourts-B and Cepodem 200. My earlier symptoms has eased a bit. Today I am having running nose and occasionally dry cough. In the evening my eyes started to burn and also I am seeing some bumps(dont know the exact term..like the swelling after mosquito bites) in my face. I am having a fever of 99.4. Please let me know if the later medications are correct or I need to stop them as well and do I need to consult again? Thanks, XXXX

Dear Doctor, Thanks for your detailed response. The symptoms almost persisted yesterday and today. The bumps almost disappeared but eyes were burning and I have developed a high fever of up to 104 deg. Morning went to the hospital, the doctor advised for a blood test. The blood report has Salmonella Typhi O 1:160 dil positive and Typhi O 1:80 dil as positive. With the report I had been directed to another doctor. The doctor after examining my throat and the reports he said that, I had a very severe throat infection and I initially had a viral fever which was not treated with proper medication(may be the earlier medicine that caused the allergic reaction) and now it became a bacterial fever. I am having now almost 104 deg fever consistently. The doctor did not put any injections. He asked to take Tab.Augmentin 375mg, Tab.Solvin-Cold and Mit Lintus Codine Cough syrup. He told that the fever will persist for at least 2 days or to get the effect of medicines. He gave medicines for 5 days. I am not sure if the blood report said like a viral infection or typhoid. Can you please tell me whether the above diagnosis are correct and also can you please tell me what diet should I consume? I am feeling very exhausted, can I take Electrol or any other drinks? I am putting cold compress(wet piece of cloth) on my forehead. Can you please suggest anything other should I do? Could this be contagious? Is there anything can my other family members take to prevent this from spreading? To add up, I am having a 10 months baby. Actually, he had a viral fever a week back and was having temperatures up to 103 deg. I am not sure If I would have caught the infection from him? Regards, XXXX

Dear Doctor, Thank you again for you detailed information and advice. Although I am not seeing any considerable improvement so far, I am seeing little improvement than yesterday. But only one that does not improve is the burning or the irritation in my eyes. The eyes are reddish and burns like anything. After I wipe my face with wet towel, I am feeling little bit better for some time. I am worried if it would affect the eye? Should I need to apply any drops for it? Thanks, XXXX

Dear Doctor, Thank you once again for your input. Still my symptoms persist. I may be asking several questions... I am exhausted so I am asking... Yesterday evening, I saw reddish rashes in my upper chest and a few on my face. I had a vomiting in the night. Today morning I am seeing lot of such rashes in my chest, face, hands and a few on my tummy too. High fever is still there and as well as the irritation on eyes persist. I would like to know, does the symptoms show that I am recovering or does it worsening? Also pls let me know if there is a need for me to get admitted? One more question, I was wiping my face as well as body with wet cloth to get little relief from fever. I would like to know if I could do so since there are rashes? Thanks, XXXX

Dear doctor, Thanks for your advices. I have admitted her. they have put tamin and drips. the fever has come down to 100. rashes are still.there. the doctor told it could be measles. she started her fever on last Saturday. could it be possible? he asked to continue the medicine and told it would be ok in 2 days. pls let me know what kind of diet to take? can I take as you have already told? my question. is the blood report ok enough to conclude that this.is measles? regards, XXXX