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3 y/o with month long cough, mucus build up and fever ranging from 106 to 101. the fever comes and goes periodically. low energy, appetite, urine output. was diagnosed with sinus and ear infection. 39.6 thousand white blood cell count. blood culture done,

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Sinusitis/Antibiotic: This is very concerning. This child should be on Antibiotics and don't be surprised if she needs treatment for 14-21days (and rarely longer.) A WBC should be repeated to make sure it's decreasing and returns back to normal. Treat temperature with the correct amount of fever med based on most recent weight. Fluids and rest are needed as well. Follow up with your provider a few days after treatment.

Answered 2/2/2016

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