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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
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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??
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Please give antibiotics only after consulting someone. I would love to help you. So kindly consult so we can get to root of this.
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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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Ur baby's details are not adequate
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