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My daughter is experiencing sore throat. i believe strep. red arches, swollen tonsils, a few small white patches. can she take keflex caps.? she's 8

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Wouldn't self dx: Most sore throats in kids are viral and look identical regardless of cause.Some of the worst looking throats are actually mono.Self diagnosis & treatment are one of the reasons we have so many resistant germs today. Consider finding out whether she needs meds first.

Answered 3/12/2017

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