Fever after antibiotics

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Asked for Female, 30 Years

My baby is taking antibiotics for Urine Infection from Tuesday, sudden now he got 100.4F fever. What to do immediately to control his fever. Thanks in advance

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Dr. Nikky C Mehta

Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Mumbai

For immediate control of fever, give paracetamol in appropriate dose as per weight..May i know which antibiotics is the child on? Also whether any urine culture was done to know the sensitivity of antibiotic?. Also was this the first episode of urinary tract infection..If the child is getting frequent episodes, firther imaging studies need to be done...

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1) Re-visit your paediatrician...for a thorough examination ..

Health Tips

1) Keep proper hygiene to prevent urinary tract infections.

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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. J Prabhakar Rao

Pediatrician 32 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Give paracetamol for fever and repeat every 4 hours if required. Complete the full course of antibiotics.