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Exposed to sick child, cold symptoms, but feel better. my nose culture, "rare gram positive cocci" and "few gram positive bacilli". do i need meds??

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: The culture will be finalized, and then the need for antibiotics better determined. Do you have a sore throat, thick nasal drainage or fever? In the meantime, nasal saline rinses may be used. If there is prolonged cough, a follow up is advised.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 3/31/2021

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A member asked:

Exposed to sick child, cold symptoms, but feel better. my nose culture, "rare gram positive cocci" and "few gram positive bacilli". do i need meds??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Cremers agreed

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