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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with pneumonia. i have been on levofloxacin 750mg for 7 days (have 3 days left) and still am getting a fever of up to 100. normal?

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No: You should not be having fever if the treatment had been effective. Please consult your doctor for an evaluation.

Answered 11/9/2016

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