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My son got a concussion & skull fracture a week ago and is now running a fever. should we be worried or have him looked at?
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Absolutely: With the skull fracture, and depending on location and sinus entry, serious infection can occur.
Answered 3/31/2013
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Best to be safe: With concussions & skull fractures, always the concern of infection. So a fever can be worrisome. Have your son checked out by doc to r/o infxn.
Answered 3/31/2013
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