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A member asked:
A 6 year old has a high fever 40 deg sudden onset and coughing/ wheezing. what could it be?
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There are many: potentially serious infections that could present in this fashion. You need to take the child to a health care professional as soon as possible (NOW!) for an evaluation.
Answered 9/18/2017
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Mgt: There are several conditions, but from this description a lower respiratory tract infection is likely.
Answered 9/30/2017
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