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Throat bacteria infection
Kids have bacterial infection in throat. Pus in the tonsils, is it contagious. What medicine to be given
Answers (2)
Good morning sir. From what I gather , your kid seems to have throat pain and must be having fever . Probably tonsillitis . Does the child have cough??? If yes then it is definitely contegeous. I would love to help your issue if I get some more data .
1) what is the age and weight of your kid
2) how long has this problem been persisting??
3) is there a cough and if yes what is the colour of sputum???
4) have u consulted any doc before and has he advised any medicines??
Next Steps
Please give antibiotics only after consulting someone. I would love to help you. So kindly consult so we can get to root of this.
Health Tips
Inculcate the habit carrying KERCHIEF everywhere the kid goes. And maintain hand hygiene of the kid by regularly washing his hands . That will greatly reduces the chances of the infection getting contegeous . Have a good day
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