#AskTheExpert Hello sir my son is 2yr 6months old was tested positive for mantoux test which is 26mm undergoing treatment for Tuberculosis for past 9days but now he is having fever 101°f can I give him crocin DS pls suggest

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ExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi, your baby is 2.5 years old now as your baby is vaccination for bcg is done the mantoaux test can be false positive.for fever you can give said medicine

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Author of questionMom of 3 children4 years ago

A. ok thank you sir how much ml should I give?

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