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Viral vs baceterial
How to differentiate between bacterial and viral infection without doing any blood test.
My ped has advised for antibiotics to my baby after fever did not come for 3 days. I am being confused about using antibiotics and its side effects on my baby.
Also can I stop antibiotics after giving 2 dose if I feel that it is viral infection only as baby has developed rashes on feet now.
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Dr. Venkat Raghav
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello.......generally viral infection is short lasting with mild fever and bacterial infection presents with high fever, if you are giving antibiotics you should give it in fu dose, don't stop for one or two doses, it will have no effect... In viral infection child develop rashes on body...
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