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19 months baby with flatuating fever, max 38.3 min 36.5. baby looks well and teething too. doesn't eat much. docs gave antibiotics for two days. still?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fluctuting fever: Your baby's temperature is fluctuating between normal values. Antibiotics are not indicated at this time.

Answered 2/12/2014

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See Dentist: Although a low-grade fever often accompanies teething, there's no evidence that teething causes fever. Antibiotics should be given ONLY for bacterial infection, and usually for at least 5 days so that bacteria don't build immunity to the medication. PLEASE see a Dentist, preferably a Pediatric Dental Specialist, a children's dentist, as soon as possible.

Answered 9/28/2016

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