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Both Parents Down With Viral Tonsillitis, Sore Throat, Swollen Glands, Fever, Enervation. Have A Month Old Baby. Safety Precautions?
Hi, me and my partner are both ill with what seems to be viral tonsillitas, our symptoms are sore throat , swollen glands, headache , temperature, aching and lack of energy. My main concern is for my 8 week old son, are we putting him at risk of catching iy, he does seem to have a cold at the moment but no temperature and is feeding well
Wed, 20 Jun 2012
Hi welcome to health care magic forum,
Sore throat,swollen glands with fever may be due to acute pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis .
As your guess might be correct. Initially they are viral infection and secondarily infected with bacterial pathogens.
Your concern is obvious and right too. Because viral infection are contagious .
In my opinion you can take a broad spectrum antibiotic and try to avoid contact to your child.
If no relief than see an ENT specialist for futher management.
regards.
Sore throat,swollen glands with fever may be due to acute pharyngitis or acute tonsillitis .
As your guess might be correct. Initially they are viral infection and secondarily infected with bacterial pathogens.
Your concern is obvious and right too. Because viral infection are contagious .
In my opinion you can take a broad spectrum antibiotic and try to avoid contact to your child.
If no relief than see an ENT specialist for futher management.
regards.
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