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Typhoid weak positive
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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For the course of antibiotics you have to consult the treating physician.
Usually,it's 14 days after the fever goes away.
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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...
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
Ask the doctor who prescribed medicines please
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly have teleconsultation with pediatrician.
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