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My child is almost 3years old. he had a fever of 39 this morning. his fever decreases and increases every hour. i gave panado, antibiotics, and a low bath. his fever still goes up and down. please assist?

Q: my child is almost 3years old. he had a fever of 39 this morning. his fever decreases and increases every hour. i gave panado, antibiotics, and a low bath. his fever still goes up and down. please assist?

: Child needs to be tested for cause of fever. Malaria needs to be ruled out.

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Dr. Pradip Mehta answered

Child needs to be tested for cause of fever. Malaria needs to be ruled out.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

My child is almost 3years old. he had a fever of 39 this morning. his fever decreases and increases every hour. i gave panado, antibiotics, and a low bath. his fever still goes up and down. please assist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pradip Mehta answered

Dr Bodell agreed

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