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If someone were to have a low grade fever from a lupus flare, would antibiotics get rid of the fever?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Low grade fever: No, antibiotics would not be of any help in a lupus flare.

Dr Kattuah and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/1/2013

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No: Fevers in lupus flares are due to increased inflammation, not infection.

Answered 9/28/2016

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if a person has lupus, infection is always a possible cause for a fever. However, if no infection is present, antibiotics will not lower the fever.

Answered 11/14/2022

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