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What Causes Fever In A Child While On Zithromax ?
My son 21 month old was diagnosed (by a quick med doctor, not his pediatrician) with strep throat and was placed on Zithromax three days ago. His fever is still high (pretty much all day every day) 103.9. Is this normal? Should I take him to his pediatrician tomorrow? He has stopped vomitting but the fever scares me. Thanks!!
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
Fever on day 3 of antibiotic could mean either there is also a viral infection involved, or the antibiotic is not working. It is worth seeing his own pediatrician tomorrow to differentiate and perhaps prescribe a different antibiotic.
Fever on day 3 of antibiotic could mean either there is also a viral infection involved, or the antibiotic is not working. It is worth seeing his own pediatrician tomorrow to differentiate and perhaps prescribe a different antibiotic.
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