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My grandson came home from the sitter tonite with the right side of his face extremly red right side of his body has a rash and is complaining of a headache. he was diagnosed with strep throat on saturday.

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Dr. Joy Jackson answered

Rash : Rash on one side of the body is unusual. Was he given antibiotics for strep throat? If so we must consider a possible allergic reaction. Discontinue the medication if not done so already and contact his doctor right away. Take care.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/15/2019

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A member asked:

My grandson came home from the sitter tonite with the right side of his face extremly red right side of his body has a rash and is complaining of a headache. he was diagnosed with strep throat on saturday.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joy Jackson answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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