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My 3 year old son had a stomach flu 2 weeks ago and now has it again! can it be bacterial and needing antibiotics or should i treat like his last one (hydration and probiotics)? thank u
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Stomach bug : If no blood in stool then hydrate and probiotics will help. If symptoms persist more than two weeks or worsen then get him examined.
Answered 4/9/2019
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