I Need To Ask About 2 Year Old Patient Suffering

Posted on Sat, 16 Mar 2019

Question: I need to ask about 2 year old patient suffering from Tuberculosis. He got admitted to the hospital 2 weeks back, got his fluid removed from lungs. He got discharged friday. But has recurring fever 99 deg celcius to 102 deg celcius in 4 hours Is it serious

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to give broad spectrum antibiotic along with anti tubercular drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Fever upto 100 degrees is normal for initial 1 month.
But fever spike above 100 degrees is suggestive of secondary bacterial infection.
And hence broad spectrum antibiotic along with anti tubercular drugs should be started.
This fever is not serious but definitely worrisome thing.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your child. Thanks.

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