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What Cause For Bumps Behind The Ear?
My two year old has fever, runny nose, and a dark red rash and bump behind each ear. Has had measles, rubella, and other vaccinations. His sister has a similar cold without as severe fever (his was 102.7 at highest). It's possible the bumps behind his ears are mosquito bites as he was outside and was bitten. The spots behind the ears look much worse though. What do you think?
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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According to me both your children are suffering from viral infection (Rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus, etc).
The bump is lymphadenopathy as a result of viral infection. It will take sometime to subside.
Tepid sponging and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce fever.
Antibiotics can be started to prevent secondary bacterial infections.
You are advised to visit pediatrician and get them examined and investigated.
Take care!
According to me both your children are suffering from viral infection (Rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, adenovirus, etc).
The bump is lymphadenopathy as a result of viral infection. It will take sometime to subside.
Tepid sponging and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce fever.
Antibiotics can be started to prevent secondary bacterial infections.
You are advised to visit pediatrician and get them examined and investigated.
Take care!
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