Respiratory infection

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My daughter is 7 months old and is running a temperature of 101 now with no cold/cough. She had a variation of temperature over the last 4-5 hours where the temperature changed from 102.9 to 100.4. right now she is better. We took a blood test the report of which is attached. Doctor is recommending admission and says she has respiratory infection. We would like to know your thoughts and if admission and antibiotics is really needed considering her age. Thanks.

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Dr. Meena Choudhary

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Reports are suggestive of infection. Considering her age IV antibiotics are required to clear infection warranting admission. Complete fever work up to be done to find the focus of infectionl

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Dr. Shravani GK Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Shravani GK

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

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With the report which you have kept,seems like she is having some infection as her wbc counts are elevated , but regarding admission she has to be seen physically.Few more tests like urine and dengue has to be done

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urine routine has to be done

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look for danger signs like lethargy, decreased urine output, persistant vomiting