A member asked:

2yr old daughter hav fever for last 1 wk aftr her dpt vaccine. now temp is nrml.taking amoxicillin 125mg.her total wbc13300.esr30.anythng to wry?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Maybe: The Amoxicillin dose looks too low to work on most infections. The ESR is high and usually means a bacterial infection somewhere. If the fever lasts beyond 48-72 hours after the antibiotic was started, then follow-up with the doctor.

Answered 9/29/2016

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