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Q: What is the Normal Duration of a Fever for the Common Cold?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 24th, 2006

my son has had a high fever for about two weeks now . the doctor says that the cold will take it's course. how much fever is too much?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 22nd, 2006

Infectious Diseases Answer A889

“TWO weeks with a HIGH fever” for a common cold is not normal. I recommend you bring your son to a pediatric or infectologist immediately.

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