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My Son Aged 5 Years Having Fever On And Off
Question: My son aged 5 years having fever on and off since 5 days and having pain in ear today . And feeling weakness. Barely eating . Is it bacterial or viral infection
Brief Answer:
Looks like middle ear infection - Otitis media
Detailed Answer:
Hello... I understand your concern.
CBC report seems to be unremarkable and is not suggestive of any serious infection.
But at the same time from the symptom analysis I feel that your boy might require antibiotic therapy for a period of 10 days as I am suspecting middle ear infection here.
I personally recommend oral antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanate for a period of 10 days.
But unfortunately this is a prescription medication and he will require a doctor's prescription for this please.
Please do not put any ear drops as they are contraindicated.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Looks like middle ear infection - Otitis media
Detailed Answer:
Hello... I understand your concern.
CBC report seems to be unremarkable and is not suggestive of any serious infection.
But at the same time from the symptom analysis I feel that your boy might require antibiotic therapy for a period of 10 days as I am suspecting middle ear infection here.
I personally recommend oral antibiotic amoxicillin-clavulanate for a period of 10 days.
But unfortunately this is a prescription medication and he will require a doctor's prescription for this please.
Please do not put any ear drops as they are contraindicated.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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