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My 9 year old has been feeling very lethargic and has a fever of 39.2 degrees celsius and he appears to be getting hoarse too and has a crackly cough.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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See a doctor: See a doctor asap to find out the cause of the fever and start treatment if necessary.

Answered 3/7/2013

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A member asked:

My 9 year old has been feeling very lethargic and has a fever of 39.2 degrees celsius and he appears to be getting hoarse too and has a crackly cough.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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