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How To Treat S.typhi In A 5 Years Old Child?
sir, my daughter is S.typhi O antigen positive(1:320) on Widel test. She is 5 years old. How acute the disease is? Will she have any sort of side effects after the treatment? She is also having rashes all over her body that itch. Is that a likelihood in typhoid?
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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The spots which she is having are rose spots which is common in typhoid fever. Medication given for typhoid are safe in children and devoid of any major adverse effect. It will take 24-48 hours for fever to subside after initiation of antibiotics.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Greetings of the day
The spots which she is having are rose spots which is common in typhoid fever. Medication given for typhoid are safe in children and devoid of any major adverse effect. It will take 24-48 hours for fever to subside after initiation of antibiotics.
In case you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Wishing you happy and healthy life
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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