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I have a fever of 102.1 and i am taking ibuprofen and antibiotics . why isn't my fever decreasing ?

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Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Infection: You may have an infection somewhere. You should get evaluated.

Answered 3/29/2013

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A member asked:

I have a fever of 102.1 and i am taking ibuprofen and antibiotics . why isn't my fever decreasing ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

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