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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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Unlikely: If she's feeling better after a little ibuprofen and amoxicillin than it's most certain not meningitis.
Answered 4/2/2015
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