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My 5 yo has had multiple strep infections occurring as a rash on skin around nose. could he be harboring strep in his sinuses? treatment options?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Staph rather: More than strep, ask your doctor for bactroban nasal, if s/he thinks your son would benefit from. Often times it is staph colonization of the nasal vestibule that can cause this, if no improvement, see a dermatologist, good luck

Answered 4/21/2019

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A member asked:

My 5 yo has had multiple strep infections occurring as a rash on skin around nose. could he be harboring strep in his sinuses? treatment options?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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