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Chickenpox 5 days.on/off fever.today temp is 39.5. paracetamol every 4hrs to lower temp to at least 38.3.is this normal?tilwhen will fever last?
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Not normal: Fever associated with chicken pox does not generally last over 4 days. Needs to be checked if a serious complication sets in, e.g., streptococcal blood poisoning.
Answered 12/13/2013
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