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Small child, bacterial infection, unable to walk, high fever. Treatment?

Baby is 15 months old. She used to walk easily before she fell ill because of bacterial infection . Now she cannot stand nor walk on her own. Even if we make her walk by holding she cries. She plays actively in sitting position. She had a temperature of 103 degrees. It is more than 2 weeks she recovered from fever but still not able to walk. Please suggest what steps can i take for the same?
Asked On : Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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dear Dechamma

i need details about fever, type, pattern, associated complaints, investigations and treatment if any.

often it may be due to reduced intake for 2 weeks.. but child also needs to examined for possibility of polio as any weakness with fever can be a polio.. please detail.
thank you.
Answered: Mon, 8 Oct 2012
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