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My 16 month old son was at doc fri night he was given anti biotic for tonsilitis. his temp was 40, 1 it is still high 2 days later its. 38-39 is this o?

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Viral illness: His non response to antibiotics usually indicates a viral illness. Do not be surprised if runs a high fever for another day and after the fever breaks he breaks out in a rash. This is roseola a harmless virus.

Answered 4/14/2013

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A member asked:

My 16 month old son was at doc fri night he was given anti biotic for tonsilitis. his temp was 40, 1 it is still high 2 days later its. 38-39 is this o?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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