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How Can Fever And Pain In The Knees Be Treated?

My son age is 8. Last February 2017 he is suffering fiver with some pain in knee. we do blood, ECG, Eco test of him. His ASO Titre was 580 others test is normal. Doctors give him Panvic 200mg 2 times daily. But in September 2017 we do his blood test again but his ASO Titre is 800. What should we do now for my child.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As the ASO titres are virus high the patient probably suffering from streptococcal infection.Recurrent infection can lead to rheumatic heart disease.you need to consult a physician who can give you prescription for the antibiotics against the infection.So that you can prevent potential complications.

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How Can Fever And Pain In The Knees Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As the ASO titres are virus high the patient probably suffering from streptococcal infection.Recurrent infection can lead to rheumatic heart disease.you need to consult a physician who can give you prescription for the antibiotics against the infection.So that you can prevent potential complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.