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My 15 mth old daughter has a fever. i checked her temperature and it's over 100. but her teeth is coming in and i don't know if that has anything to do with it?

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Dr. Joyce Adams answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Doubtful: Babies are sometimes fussy when their teeth are coming in, but fever that lasts more than a few days is more likely to be due to a viral infection, not teething. Other signs, like skin rash, runny nose, or cough suggest infection, and a visit to the pediatrician may be in order if that occurs.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

See a pediatrician : Increase in temperature has a lot of causes including infection. Teething can increase metabolism and can also raise the body temperature. It is safer for your child to be diagnosed by her physician.

Answered 3/27/2014

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Children with fever: Children with fever should be seen by a pediatrician to determine cause and if any treatment is required. At least call the pediatrician to discuss this. Teething does not cause an increase in temperature.

Answered 4/8/2014

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