We Thought It Was Dengue
By rakski
@rakski (156306)
Philippines
December 4, 2018 6:01pm CST
3 days starting last Friday, my daughter had a fever. Her temperature ranges 38.1 to 39.1 degrees Centigrade. After two days of fever and two doctor, she developed the dry cough and runny nose.
Last Sunday, we had the Dengue test and the complete blood count and platelet test to determine if here platelets is decreasing which is an indication of dengue.
We were relieved to know that the test was negative. But her white blood cells (WBC) has decreased also. That means, she caught a nasty viral infection. 
Now because of the coughing, her throat is irritated. Yesterday, the pediatrician gave her antibiotics.
Now because of the coughing, her throat is irritated. Yesterday, the pediatrician gave her antibiotics.
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13 responses
@allen0187 (59708)
• Philippines
5 Dec 18
Good to know it wasn't dengue. Hope your daughter gets better soon.
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@allen0187 (59708)
• Philippines
5 Dec 18
@rakski found out that blood tests are common nowadays in clinics and hospitals. This is to rule out dengue when kids are admitted.
@amirev777 (4117)
• India
5 Dec 18
If it is viral infection, why did the doctor prescribe antibiotics?
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@Shellyjane (462)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 18
I am glad it wasn't Dengue. I hope she recovers quickly x
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
5 Dec 18
Antibiotics shouldl put her right although that would be anyone's last choice No other go, sometimes.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
5 Dec 18
i hope she gets better with the antibiotics.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
5 Dec 18
That is indeed a relief, we kniw how dangerous dengue fever is. The antibacterial will work obmn her.
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@ThreeTeddies (2038)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 19
I'm glad it wasn't dengue fever. We don't have anything like dengue fever in my country
