Typhoid weak positive

2021-06-30 18:28:40
On 16june my child of 2and half year has a fever, then it continued for consecutive 7days when we shown him to Dr. On 7th day,his blood test were done and detected waek positive typhoid , dr. Started cifixime the after 2days on no effect on fever dr. Added azithromycine now, it's been 7days of giving azithromycine with cifixime and my child has no fever since last 2 days. I wanted to know that weather to stop the medication, or shall I continue it if yes then for how many days more .please help me with answers
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Both medication should continue for 2 weeks and at dose which is recommended by Indian Academy of Pediatrics for Typhoid.
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Consult your doctor and follow up with him.

Answered2021-07-01 06:03:09

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For the course of antibiotics you have to consult the treating physician. Usually,it's 14 days after the fever goes away.

Answered2021-07-01 03:45:56

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Hi, You should consult your pediatrician for the course of antibiotic...
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don't stop antibiotic abruptly without doctor's advice...

Answered2021-07-01 03:04:38

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Kindly have teleconsultation with pediatrician.

Answered2021-07-01 01:21:43

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Ask the doctor who prescribed medicines please

Answered2021-07-01 03:34:22

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