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What Causes Fever And Stomach Upset While Suffering From Conjunctivitis?
My son went to urgent care yesterday and was diagnosed with viral conjunctivitis. His temp was 99 and he complained off a sore throat. They did a rapid strep test that came back negative. He stayed home today and is now complaining of an upset tummy, his temp. Is now 101.7 his ears are bright red and his throat still hurts. I m wondering if he may have the flu in addition to pink eye ?
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It is probably adenovirus infection. It's commonly causes flu, fever. Symptomatic treatment with antipyretics and analgesics is given. Prophylactic antibiotics may be useful.
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What Causes Fever And Stomach Upset While Suffering From Conjunctivitis?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is probably adenovirus infection. It s commonly causes flu, fever. Symptomatic treatment with antipyretics and analgesics is given. Prophylactic antibiotics may be useful. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.