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Typhoid fever
My 3.5 year daughter having fever 25 days ago and now again since from 2 days .Dr suggest widal that is negative and prescribed cefexime 100 syrup along with crocin but still the fever comes in every 9 hrs (101 degree).
Another dr suggested to add one more antibiotic that is azithromycin.should I start both cefexime and azithromycin syrup or continue with cefexime.or some other safer antibiotic.
Please help me.
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Start antibiotics according to requirement. Do blood report and treatment according to requirement
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drink more water
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consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation
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Hello, after starting an antibiotic, need to wait atleast 24-48hrs for the response. Even after this if not subsiding then needs evaluation.
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
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Do blood test like cbc and urine first
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