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What Causes Fever, Headache, Dry Cough With Spots In The Body?

Hi, my 12 yr old started off with headach e and feeling unwell 5 days ago. She has fever which is worse in evening but lowers during the day. She has no energy has developed a dry cough which is worse at night and has red spots on her back, shoulders chest and neck
Mon, 11 Feb 2019
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Hi,

It looks like your daughter got a severe viral infection (probably viral exanthem) which can have a headache, cough and generalized body ache.

Common infections which can cause above mentioned symptoms are Dengue infection, Chickunguniya infection, Adenoviral infection, Enteric fever, Rickettsial infection etc.

I would suggest you give plenty of oral fluids with adequate analgesia (Paracetamol), which can make her feel a little better.

If she is very weak or not taking anything orally or has decreased urine output, then better to consult a paediatrician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician
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What Causes Fever, Headache, Dry Cough With Spots In The Body?

Hi, It looks like your daughter got a severe viral infection (probably viral exanthem) which can have a headache, cough and generalized body ache. Common infections which can cause above mentioned symptoms are Dengue infection, Chickunguniya infection, Adenoviral infection, Enteric fever, Rickettsial infection etc. I would suggest you give plenty of oral fluids with adequate analgesia (Paracetamol), which can make her feel a little better. If she is very weak or not taking anything orally or has decreased urine output, then better to consult a paediatrician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Nirubhan Bharathy, Pediatrician