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40 Degree Fever & knee pain
My son has had a 39-40 degree fever only at night for 3 nights now. He also woke up with a swollen and sore knee and also has a throat infection. Must I take him for the ER now with a 40 degree temp?
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Yes could be streptococcal infection
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