A member asked:

My brother has had fever between 99.7 f & 102.3 f for 5 hours, no soar throat or runny nose just joint pain. he's taken ibuprofen. should we go to er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Joint infection?: Yes, you should go. He may need joint aspiration and culture of the joint fluid followed by antibiotic and pain medication.

Answered 2/7/2015

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