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My 6 year old has had a fever for 4 days acompanied with hedaches . i took her to the doctor today they checked her for streep. throat and came out negative. the doctor said it was probably a viral virus . he said keep on treating her with ibuprofen and t

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Dr. Al Hegab
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Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Doctor's evaluation: already granted, needs follow up though , if no improvement in due time, yes viral illness can cause such, sinus congestion can cause headaches, please keep the follow up, good luck
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