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Suggest Remedy For Severe Throat Pain With White Patches On Tonsils
My son has a severe sore throat with puss on his tonsils. Strep test yesterday was negative at first glance. Doctor sent the test out for additional testing. He has been on antibiotics for 36 hours with no difference in pain. He has no fever right now. Four days ago he had a headache and fever.
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
It may be a case of tonsillitis (inflammation of tonsils) and is accompanied by swallowing difficulty. The presence of the pus in your tonsils can mean that you have a bacterial or viral infection.
If upon examination the tonsillitis is discovered to be as a result of bacteria, the doctor might recommend some antibiotics. Surgery (tonsillectomy) may also be recommended if the child has recurring tonsillitis.
If upon examination the tonsillitis is discovered to be as a result of bacteria, the doctor might recommend some antibiotics. Surgery (tonsillectomy) may also be recommended if the child has recurring tonsillitis.
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