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She got 100 degrees fever on 10th feb night. We visited the doctor on 11th feb morning. Were told it's throat infection and is very mild. Relent+ medicine was prescribed. It's been 3 days. She's still getting fever almost every 9 hours though it's only 99 degrees. Do we need an antibiotic?
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99degree temperature is not a matter of concern, if the child is better than earlier than no antibiotics needed....If symptoms r getting worse, then can start it...
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