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Persistent mild fever in kid
My Kid was suffering from mild fever. Doctor suggested for antibiotic for 3 days. While medication fever did not occur. After dose was complete again an other doctor suggested some more antibiotic. After 3 days completion of dose the fever again reoccur. Doctor advised to have blood test and MT test. As per report the kid was diagnosed with S. typhy "o" positive 1:40, while the MT test (0.5TU) was negative. He prescribed three medicine for 3 days.
Mega - CV syrup, Alkasol(Disodium Hydrogen Citrate Solution) and Vicox -3 KID . After 3 days the doctor told every thing is fine but the tablet Vicox -3 KID should be continued daily initially for 2 months and later might be continued for 6 months.
My question is why TB medication was started if MT test was negative.
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Usually to start Tuberculosis therapy all basic investigation,x Ray chest, ESR, abdominal ultrasound should have done and if child is not growing well, Mantoux test comes positive then Only should start AKT as starting Medicine for TB has to be done cautiously and if needed. Though TB is very common in our country but sometimes wait and watch and if patient is in regularly contact better to inform parents, take them in confidence and decide as once Medicine started its Better to continue and don't stop abruptly.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Please check if you have consulted a real doctor or some RMP.
You should consult a pediatrician in person for further evaluation and management.
He will be the best person to help you.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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Dr. Trupti Shetty
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
If all the tests are negative, there is no reason to start anti kochs treatment. U need to take an opinion from a TB specialist
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