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Two year old had high fever and cough. was given amoxicillan. after ibuprofin. her fever is better and she feels good. could she have meningitis?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

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Unlikely: If she's feeling better after a little ibuprofen and amoxicillin than it's most certain not meningitis.

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/2/2015

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A member asked:

Two year old had high fever and cough. was given amoxicillan. after ibuprofin. her fever is better and she feels good. could she have meningitis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

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