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What Causes Persistent High Fever In An Infant?

Seven 1/2 month old grandson has a viral infection, took him to Akron s Children in Youngstown OH last night. No infected ears, throat, and chest sounded fine. Today makes the third day for this. He is spiking temps of 102 - 103, which we bring down with Children s Motrin. For eye secretions, they prescribed eye drops. Is there anything else we should watch out for??

posted on Thu, 14 Jul 2016

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Mon, 23 Sep 2019 Answered on

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin's Response

Hi,

If it's viral, it is self limiting and only supportive treatment and anti pyretics would be sufficient. However, careful examination by a pediatric specialist to rule out secondary bacterial infection is a must as in that case it would need, antibiotics.

Anti allergic is not given in this age and steam inhalation can be given safely with precautions for congestion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician

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What Causes Persistent High Fever In An Infant?

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