Brief Answer:
likely because of upper respiratory infection,

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic,

I have read your query and understand the concern about you daughter.

Sore throat and low grade fever is likely because of upper respiratory infection (like pharyngitis, laryngitis, epiglotitis) but needs to be evaluated further by throat examination and some tests.

However,mostly throat pain is due to viral infection, but in some cases it is related to bacterial infection (like streptococcal pharyngitis).

If I would have her treating doctor,I would like to differentiate the cause through routine blood counts (CBS,ESR) and throat examination with pharyngoscopy to rule out bacterial infection.

Since your daughter is going for student health services,she can see the doctor (preferably an ENT specialist) there who will take complete medical history including history of sensitivity to antibiotics with thoroughly clinical examination of throat and may order some routine blood works if required.

Meanwhile,she can take below mentioned treatment for symptomatic relief.

1) Pain killers with anti-inflammatory combination (paracetamol 500 + ibuprofen 400) drugs twice daily for throat pain which are available over the counter.

They will help to reduce further inflammation in throat.

2) Antihistamines like levocetrizine 10 mg twice daily for rash and if she has cough.

3) Warm salt water gargles frequenty or she can also have antiseptic mouth wash (listerine) for gargles.

4) Avoid cold water or any other cold products like ice-cream or soft drink.Or because doing so, may cause further inflammation in throat.

Antibiotics will also be helpful if bacterial infection found from examination or tests but she will need a prescription from some the doctor.

Hope this helps and let me know if anything is unclear regarding your daughter's condition.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

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