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My 4yrold has been sick for 3 weeks throat bacterial infec fever vomiting dr gave anti did not work then was prescribed cilicainev itsbeen3days still?

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Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Sore throat: Seems like he may have acute pharyngitis/tonsillitis,your dr. Rightly changed antibiotics,if the second antibiotic is clindamycin,be careful,if the child developers diarrhea,if there is no improvement,throat will need to be cultured,important you keep him hydrated well,

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

My 4yrold has been sick for 3 weeks throat bacterial infec fever vomiting dr gave anti did not work then was prescribed cilicainev itsbeen3days still?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parag Parikh answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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