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How many days is it normal to have spikes with fevers while on antibiotics for pyelonephritis? day 4, seems i don't leave a day without a 100 and something fever first. then it breaks soon after and there's tons of sweat. other than that i feel great?
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Re evaluation: If the trend is improving but still febrile, please see your physician for another urine test. Drink fluids and monitor your temperature.
Answered 9/5/2020
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