A high fever since tuesday night. took to the dr wed. red throat and swollen glands. gave antibiotics. fever still 40.what should we do? return to dr?

Dr. can recheck: Several possibilities in such cases. Doctor can recheck in-person or by video. For example, patient could have a bacterial throat infection such as strep throat, but is not taking his antibiotics correctly. Or, he could have a throat abscess if his infection grew faster than the antibiotic could control it. Or, he could have either influenza or another virus, with strep throat or instead of strep.

Worrisome Fever: High Fever like this can be due to Influenza(Flu) but there are many other causes as well. This requires detailed blood testing to find the exact cause. Most cases with Flu have their fever go away in 3-5 days. So if your child is not starting to feel well within next 24 hours take him to his doctor. Any symptoms of excessive sleepiness, would worry me the most, requiring immediate medical check u