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What Causes Fever Along With Loss Of Appetite In An Infant?

my 21 month old has been running a fever 103, this is day 3 , not eating much, drinking some, I ve been giving motrin every 6 hours but the fever spikes back 3 to 4 hours after dispensing it . He tested negative for strep, ear infection etc.. His CBC showed he s anemic. Is 3 days too long to have a fever at his age.
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Your child might be having pneumonia. High grade fever with loss of appetite and cough suggests it's diagnosis. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view to confirm diagnosis. Fever at this age should not be neglected. Take her urgently to child care specialist asap. Delay might cost her life.
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What Causes Fever Along With Loss Of Appetite In An Infant?

Dear patient Your child might be having pneumonia. High grade fever with loss of appetite and cough suggests it s diagnosis. I would advise Xray of chest postero anterior view to confirm diagnosis. Fever at this age should not be neglected. Take her urgently to child care specialist asap. Delay might cost her life.