My 12 year old granddaughter has had a continuous fever since last friday, up and down, as high as 103, has had test done for strep, as there were some white spots, the first one came back negative, are waiting on a second test...just feels draggy,...any other suggestions
Thanks for posting your query at Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your granddaughter is not well. Most of such fevers are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are ineffective and all you need to do is to keep the temperature in control by cold sponging and use of medicines like paracetamol. There is a viral condition called infectious mononucleosis which looks similar to Strep throat and should not be treated with antibiotics. Gurgle with lukewarm water should help. Only in case the blood work reveals raised WBC count, it would indicate a bacterial infection which can be treated with antibiotics. If the fever lasts for more than 7-10 days a test should be done to rule out typhoid. With the little information that I can get from your query this is all that I can say in order to guide you. Feel free to revert in case of further queries if any.