Blood infection CRP 17.6

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Hello doctor, My son is 3 years old. Weight is 12.360 kgs. He has been suffering from fever for five days. On the first day temp is 104 F. From second day temperature is normal. Sometimes fever is 100 . He is active. Today we got his blood reports. CRP in his blood is 17.6 is it very serious? Dr told to admit. As he is active , I asked Dr to prescribe medicine. So he prescribed Cefpodoxime proxetil 50mg/5mL along with paracetamol syrup. Do I have admit

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi. If the child is active and eating well, then you can wait for 1-2 days. CRP tills bacterial infection, nothing serious

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Dr. Raksha Tate Pediatrician 34 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Raksha Tate

Pediatrician 34 yrs exp Mumbai

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Need for hospitalisation depends on many factors... Cause of fever, child's activities, intake, passing urine well or no etc... Temperature chart 📉 is showing downward trend....which is good... Child is active is also good sign.

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if fever continues, then more tests are needed to know the cause of fever