High fever

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High fever

Asked for Male, 37 Years

My niece (9 years old ) has fever 104f for four days it comes down to 101 then again goes to 104 F . what shall we do we consultant physician he has admitted and giving drip said he is dehydrated. He is giving medicines. Today we got checked his blood and platelet count is 1.9 lac ESR is high. Please suggest what shall we do. We were giving lots of liquid throughout.

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Mr. Anzad M A Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anzad M A

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Hyderabad

ESR being high suggest infection. This platelet count is not very low. They LL monitor it for falling. May test for dengue fever if yes may take time and the critical time is after the fever.

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