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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fever And Urinary Infection In A Child

Posted on Sun, 30 Oct 2016

Question: my daughter suffering from fever last week. as per doctor and reports, it was due to urine infection - E+coli.
As per doctor suggestions, sonography also done to check infection point . but all found OK. any further test required?
all reports attached herewith for your reference.
age : 13 months

Is there any serious issue?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload the reports

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
There are no reports attached.
Kindly upload the reports so that I can answer you in detail.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (16 minutes later)

I attached but not able to forward . may be application error. I attached once again

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Urinary tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have reviewed the reports and prescription papers.
It is urinary tract infection. Fever is present in this infection.
She should take the prescribed medications for the duration prescribed, and get a repeat urine culture after the treatment.
There is nothing to worry.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (46 minutes later)

any precautions required in food and drink. normally she eat all fruits including bananas. some dry fruits, wheat roti, plain rice , dal etc. 400 ml milk in a day. she left breast feeding before 10 days.
is there any changes required in this routine?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Fluid intake should be increased

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
There is no need to change the diet.
However, her fluid and water intake should be increased.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Is any requirement to do MCUG or other test?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No further tests required

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, no further tests are required at this stage.
Urine culture should be repeated after the antibiotic course is over.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng