Is the high fever due to Retropharyngeal abscess in a 5 year old?
Patient: My 5yo son's normal temp is around 96. He spent a week in the hospital with a temp of 100-102 sleeping constantly. He had retropharyngeal abscess to which the doctors surgically removed. All the while they stated he never ran a high temp associated with it which grew concern to them all. Doctor: Hi.The concern of the Doctors for not so much rise of temperature is for 2 reasons.1. This can be due to bacteria- gram negative in particular and many times are resistant to many antibiotics making treatment difficult. 2. Possibility of tuberculosis.Well, the drainage of abscess must have given a sample for staining and culture and sensitivity, guideline a bit for further management.I hope the baby is fine now.