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Son had fever and sore throat for three days. currently no fever and mild throat discomfort. tested neg on rapid step. should i give him antibiotics?

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Dr. Shah Chowdhury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

WHY Antibiotic ....?: This is most probably viral. Antibiotic will not work here. Viral upper respiratory infection / pharyngitis stays 3-5 or 7 days. Let him drink a lot of fluid, gargle with warm salt water. He will be fine.

Answered 10/13/2015

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