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My daughter is 8 years old and a month ago she had strep she finished her course of abx for seven days. friday she came home school with another fever?

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Fever after strep: 7 d of antibiotics ought to have treated strep successfully. The new fever is most likely a viral illness and I would treat with Ibuprofen and fluids, observe for persistent fever x 3 d and sore throat returning. If so, see MD for another culture of throat. Welcome to Healthtap, Dr. Ivy Fisher

Answered 11/7/2017

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My daughter is 8 years old and a month ago she had strep she finished her course of abx for seven days. friday she came home school with another fever?

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