A member asked:

My 6 year old was treated for strep and ear infection on friday, feb 22 with amoxicillin. on feb 27, he had 103 degree fever. again now too. why?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible misdiagnose: Did he have a throat culture to diagnose strep? If not, he may have been misdiagnosed and has a viral infection, in which case the anti biotic wont work.

Answered 3/12/2014

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