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9 month baby suffering 4m fever 4 past 6days.blood n urine reports r negative reduces for paracetamol n comes again after three hours.antibiotic given?

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Dr. Neigatha Graney answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Close Observation: Your 9 mos old baby has fever x 6 days; negative urine/blood tests. Infection is a common & serious cause of fever in infancy. The tests tell us whether the cause is bacterial vs. viral. Bacterial infections require antibiotics whereas viruses are self-limited. Persistent fever is common with viruses. Fever is uncomfortable but is a sign of normal immune response. Follow closely with your doctor.

Answered 6/18/2014

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