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What Is The Treatment For Fever And Sore Throat To 11 Months Old?

My 11 month old so has had a fever for the past 3 days anywhere between 99.8-102.6 degrees. Took him to dr yestertday. Ears and lungs look good. Throat seems sore, wont eat anything, just nursing. Very fussy and not sleeping great. Now today he feels coldand temp is 96.6 is this too low???
Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Sore throat is usually caused due to a virus called Epstein Barr Virus (a condition called infectious mononucleosis or mono in short) or due to a bacteria called Steptococcus (Strep throat). Irrespective of use of antibiotics, the condition (in either case) takes 5-7 days to resolve. Till then management is supportive and you need to give paracetamol to bring down the temperature. But the reduced temperature could indicate sepsis and shock, a condition calling for urgent medical attention. I would suggest that you take the child to a pediatrician without delay.
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What Is The Treatment For Fever And Sore Throat To 11 Months Old?

Sore throat is usually caused due to a virus called Epstein Barr Virus (a condition called infectious mononucleosis or mono in short) or due to a bacteria called Steptococcus (Strep throat). Irrespective of use of antibiotics, the condition (in either case) takes 5-7 days to resolve. Till then management is supportive and you need to give paracetamol to bring down the temperature. But the reduced temperature could indicate sepsis and shock, a condition calling for urgent medical attention. I would suggest that you take the child to a pediatrician without delay.