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My 5yr old child having unexplained fever in the fast 1week(102deg), not continuously once in a while.my paediatrician not able find the cause.any test?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fever: A blood culture might be helpful when your child starts to spike a fever. If fever continues have your child seen by a rheumatologist.

Answered 3/23/2014

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