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Er said had kidney infection and if i get high fever i need to go back. what is considered a high fever ? any other reasons id need to go back?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Kidney infection: Fever of10.4, while not high should cause you to go back to the er.If you get lower back flank pain should also be a sign for a return visit.

Answered 1/5/2019

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