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What Does Temperature Of 102 Indicate?
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
A temperature of 102 almost always signifies a bacterial infection. It will require treatment with antibiotics like levofloxacin once daily for 5 days so please get it checked.
In the mean time here are my suggestions
1. Keep him warm
2. Avoid cold food and beverages
3. Avoid milk and milk products
4. Tab tylenol can be given three times day to bring down fever
5. Cough expectorants are available over the counter. You can give 2 tsp three times a day but watch out for excessive sleepiness
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
A temperature of 102 almost always signifies a bacterial infection. It will require treatment with antibiotics like levofloxacin once daily for 5 days so please get it checked.
In the mean time here are my suggestions
1. Keep him warm
2. Avoid cold food and beverages
3. Avoid milk and milk products
4. Tab tylenol can be given three times day to bring down fever
5. Cough expectorants are available over the counter. You can give 2 tsp three times a day but watch out for excessive sleepiness
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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