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My daughter has recently developed a mouth virus, or so the local urgent care concluded. we were given an oral steroid, getting worse, any suggestions?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

? mouth virus?: Anyways, viral infections should not be treated with steroids.

Dr Ariyo agreed

Answered 2/11/2014

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A member asked:

My daughter has recently developed a mouth virus, or so the local urgent care concluded. we were given an oral steroid, getting worse, any suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

Dr Ariyo agreed

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