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I took my 5 yr old boy to urgent care yesterday for low back pain and fever. they said his urine was clean except for a few bacteria. they prescribed him augmentin. hes been having horrible body aches and headache. hes had two doses. should we stop?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

He may have a viral or bacterial infection. Screen for COVID-19. Keep him well hydrated and monitor his temperature. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and rash. If the symptoms persist, please follow up with your physician.

Answered 7/18/2023

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UTI's are rare in males and a clean urine except for a "few bacteria" doesn't sound like a valid UTI. I suspect the Augmentin was given just out of caution, but he likely has something else. I would take him to a pediatrician now to have this issues sorted out. It could be serious.

Answered 7/18/2023

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