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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Running Nose And Loss Of Appetite

5year old femaile, vomit 6 days ago, mid grade feve r101-102 , coughing, running nose, loss of appetite, raspy but clear chest,continuous for 5 days. Saw LPN in DR office yesterday said enlarged lymph i nodes in neck and mild ear infection. Tested for RSV, FLU and Step ( all neg) prescribed amoxicillin. Last night fever spiked to 105.8, treated with advil and is down to 103. Should I seek additional medcial advise?
Fri, 26 Feb 2021
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Hi,

All the symptoms indicate toward bacterial infection, may be causing bacteremia or septicemia which comes on easily in children particularly. I would advise you to take the child to a pediatrician, ENT surgeon for second opinion. Relevant tests of blood particularly for WBC, culture and sensitivity to rule out typhoid and such problems. You may need round the clock Advil, additional antibiotic, admission to the hospital if vomiting is persistent.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Fever, Running Nose And Loss Of Appetite

Hi, All the symptoms indicate toward bacterial infection, may be causing bacteremia or septicemia which comes on easily in children particularly. I would advise you to take the child to a pediatrician, ENT surgeon for second opinion. Relevant tests of blood particularly for WBC, culture and sensitivity to rule out typhoid and such problems. You may need round the clock Advil, additional antibiotic, admission to the hospital if vomiting is persistent. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon