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I've had a fever of 102.8 with pulse of 117. i had an infection and was given 2 antibiotics. fever went away & came back. er couldn't find the cause.

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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Admission : It's probably best you get admitted for a work up instead of just going to the ER. You could be bacteremic and not know since you leave the ER.

Answered 1/19/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a fever of 102.8 with pulse of 117. i had an infection and was given 2 antibiotics. fever went away & came back. er couldn't find the cause.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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