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Why do I have a fever on and off for a week?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male. The doctor prescribed me Azithral and Fepanil for fever. But, the fever is on and off for the past seven days. My blood test showed normal no malaria or dengue or typhoid. First, I took Azithral and Fepanil and then the next day doctor added Cefuroxime axetil alon... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The possibilities for fever in your case are as follows:Your history of symptoms was suggestive of typhoid fever. So, in typhoid fever the response to treatment can be delayed for five days after starting the treatment. Once bacteria are killed the secretion if inflamm... Read Full »
I have had typhoid for a month; please suggest an antibiotic that would work best.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old male patient. I have been suffering from typhoid for the past one month. After getting my pathology report, the doctor advised me to take one week medication of tablet Cefuroxime 500 mg twice a day. Before this, I had Azithromycin 500 mg. Is the advice given by doctor c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the details you provided, including the attachment (which has been removed to protect patient identity). I would like to gather more information about your illness. When you mentioned suffering from this illness for one month, could you please clar... Read Full »