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A member asked:

Ran fever all day of 101.6 now down 98.3 with dayquil but spiikes back up after 4 hours?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Find the cause: With a fever this high you need to see a doctor and find the cause. This indicates some sort of infection that may need antibiotics to treat. Please see a doctor soon.

Answered 9/29/2016

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