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My sons Fever not getting well
Dear Madam/Sir,
Its been 5days since fever is not getting recovered. He is also having cough. Maleria and urine test has come negative can you please suggest what next need to be done. The local doctor has asked for Chest xray. Currently he is having Antibiotics AugmentinDuo and for fever Combiflam and Levolin as nebulizer
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Dr. Ved Pratap
Pediatrician
18 yrs exp
Pune
It’s really hard what it is just based on symptom of fever and cough. A short duration (3-7 days) fever is mainly infection and in this age group mostly viral. Viral fevers typically start like this and lasts for 3-5 days but other possibilities needs to be ruled out. Sometimes viral infections can lead to supra- added bacterial pneumonias.
Trust your doctor - get chest X ray done to rule out pneumonia. Also do complete blood count and dengue test if that is prevalent in your localities.
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Continue Augmentin and paracetamol and wait for reports.
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