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Dr. Mike, I have a one-year old
in day care who gets about a "fever-a-month." Out of nowhere, he'll run
a 103 fever for about 2-3 days, followed by a rash. Sometimes an ear
infection is involved, but not often. However, this past month, he's had
3 different recurrences one after another. They seemed like viral
infections followed by a rash. With the last fever, he had a blood test
that showed he had a bacterial infection. Is it unusual to have so many
fevers? Will they hurt him? What can I do to prevent bacterial
infections? His doctor said he probably has an underdeveloped immune
system.
Thanks! I wish you practiced in
Columbus! MW Columbus, OH, USA
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Hi MW,
Infections are common in
infants and children, in fact, more frequent than you would think (for
more click here
http://www.intensivecaring.com/It's%20just%20a%20virus.htm and here
http://www.intensivecaring.com/Frequentcolds.htm). He won't get
"hurt" from the infections, as long as he is otherwise eating, drinking,
growing and developing normally (for more on development, click here
http://www.intensivecaring.com/development.htm).
You can't really prevent kids
from getting bacterial infections aside from immunizations and keeping
them away from "infected" kids and adults (which is very difficult). I
think you are doing everything right. Hang in there...I'll bet as he
gets older, he will get fewer and fewer infections.
I hope that helps. Dr. Mike
P.S. Columbus isn't that far away.
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04/23/2010 07:24 AM
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