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Is Being Around A Leukaemia Patient Safe While Treating Strep Throat?
Hi. I have strep throat and was put on antibiotics starting today. I understand that after 24-48 hours of being on antibiotics, it is no longer contagious. However, the pills last 10 Days. I am supposed to visit a friend and her brother next weekend. It’ll be 8 Days into treatment. He is 12 and has leukemia. Will it be safe for me to be around him? I don’t want to pass anything on to him with his compromised immune system.
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
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Dear, I really appreciate your concern for the patient.
In my opinion, as you know a leukaemia pt is an immune compromised state, he is obviously at higher chances of contracting infection.
As far as your visiting him is concerned, it depends on his present state as to whether he is neutropenic (decreased total WBC) or not. In neutropenic patients, chances of acquiring infection are far higher.
Personally i feel you should avoid visiting him at present until it is utmost necessary. But if you have due to unavoidable circumstances, pl follow below mentioned precautions
1. Use a face mask to avoid risks of transmission
2. Do not get too close to him ( hugging or kissing)
3. Use hand rub ( antiseptic) before you greet him.
I hope it helps. Thanks
In my opinion, as you know a leukaemia pt is an immune compromised state, he is obviously at higher chances of contracting infection.
As far as your visiting him is concerned, it depends on his present state as to whether he is neutropenic (decreased total WBC) or not. In neutropenic patients, chances of acquiring infection are far higher.
Personally i feel you should avoid visiting him at present until it is utmost necessary. But if you have due to unavoidable circumstances, pl follow below mentioned precautions
1. Use a face mask to avoid risks of transmission
2. Do not get too close to him ( hugging or kissing)
3. Use hand rub ( antiseptic) before you greet him.
I hope it helps. Thanks
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