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Son14, cough/hacking/runny nose,sore throat, fever vary to 100.6, dr didn't med,rapid strep norm.is he contagious? how do i know if needs re-eval?
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Maybe viral: If it is viral it may be contagious. Drink plenty of fluids and follow up if he does not improve. Sometimes viral infections turn into bacterial if they do not resolve. If it started out as allergies it has progressed since he has fever. Call the doctor that examined him and see if he should be taking any allergy meds, nose sprays or inhalents. I hope he feels better soon.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Fever: if his symptoms don't resolve in 48-72 hours with supportive measures have him re evaluated or do a virtual consult for assistance. Hope that helps. Consider him contagious until proven otherwise
Answered 3/21/2015
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Otc treatments: if son responds well within 72 hours he probably had a viral ailment--if fever breaks,assuming he rests takes otc's for his s/s and he hydrates and eats 3 meals per day. Contagious if someone else in household gets sick--if he maintains fever and worsening of symptoms, get re-eval
Answered 1/26/2017
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