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9 Year Old With Persisting Fever, Constant Cough And Poor Appetite. Viral Infection?
Hi there. My daughter is 9 and she has been with fever for past 8 days.. it goes up and down ranging 99.9 to 102. She has had a constant cough for past 5 days during the day. Her appetite is also very bad. I am getting her to have fluids and rest but I m not sure what to do. I took her to pediatrics Wednesday and he said it was the end of the virus.
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
This does look like a bacterial infection that may need xray blood counts and antibiotic course.
Pneumonias often present this way. They also do have rapid breathing and reduced intake alongwith.
Pneumonias often present this way. They also do have rapid breathing and reduced intake alongwith.
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