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Why Are My Children Having Fever And Sore Throat?
My children have been sick with fevers since Christmas. It started out as flu symptoms but now is in the chest with sore throat. I took them to the doctor and he said it was viral. At work i found out a person was ill with active TB. Should i be concerned?
Thu, 29 May 2014
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If the child is in contact with the patient with active tuberculosis for a prolonged time it is possible.
Any way it is better to consult pediatrician and get them investigated to rule out or confirm tuberculosis.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic'
If the child is in contact with the patient with active tuberculosis for a prolonged time it is possible.
Any way it is better to consult pediatrician and get them investigated to rule out or confirm tuberculosis.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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