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I took a zpac for bronchitis and finished it 2 days ago. i still have a slight fever between 99.2-99.5 and still have symptoms. could it be pneumonia?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Z pac: Chances are, your bronchitis may have been viral in origin and as a result did not respond to the z pac.It is unlikely that you have pneumonia, but the cough may linger for a week or longer.

Answered 2/27/2014

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A member asked:

I took a zpac for bronchitis and finished it 2 days ago. i still have a slight fever between 99.2-99.5 and still have symptoms. could it be pneumonia?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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