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Four year old has had a runny nose and cough all week, now has fever. was already on an antibiotic with a cough for two weeks prior.

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How high?: If the fever is under 102 , it is likely a viral infection . Another explanation would be that the antibiotic used for the prior infection is not the right one.

Answered 11/1/2013

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A member asked:

Four year old has had a runny nose and cough all week, now has fever. was already on an antibiotic with a cough for two weeks prior.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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