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My child is taking amoxicillin for possible strep. he's has 4 doses and still has 102 temp and sounds like a seal when breathing. still has no voice. should i take him back to dr.?

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Dr. Roseller B. Tapangan answered

Yes ma'm!!: Peritonsillar abscess / bacterial laryngotracheobronchitis vs viral croup can present this way! an urgent md follow up should sort out this conundrum ! regards!

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

My child is taking amoxicillin for possible strep. he's has 4 doses and still has 102 temp and sounds like a seal when breathing. still has no voice. should i take him back to dr.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roseller B. Tapangan answered

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