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Husband has tonsillitis and running a fever. can this be passed to our 4 week old baby? he has had little contact with her since sore throat began.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Possibly: Your husband should avoid contact with the baby until the problem is adequately treated. Make sure he washes his hands before he touches the baby if that is necessary. However, i would strongly urge avoidance of an contact.

Answered 3/2/2014

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Dr. Milton Mintz answered

A good idea: Is to stay away from baby, until diagnosis of cause of sore throat(strep?)- see pcp.

Answered 3/2/2014

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A member asked:

Husband has tonsillitis and running a fever. can this be passed to our 4 week old baby? he has had little contact with her since sore throat began.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Milton Mintz answered

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