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Question: My daughter (away at college)has been sick since thirsday fever (103) and vomiting,went to emergency room And got fluids,and 2 negative strep tests. She felt better slept friday night in to yesterday but woke this morning with such sore throat ahe can barrly speak or swallow. And is super dizzy.i cant figure it out
Brief Answer:
Follicular tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Parent, it seems that your daughter is suffering from follicular tonsillitis .
since her strept test is negative then it might be caused by viral infection or an unusual type of bacteria.
She needs to take an antibiotic as clarithromycin 1 Gm every 12 hours for 10 days together with ibuprofen tablets 200 mg every 8 hours.
she should keep herself adequetly hydrated with warm fluids . she should stick to easy swollen soft diet as soap and yoghurt.
if she experience difficulty in breathing , then she should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
if she did not respond to treatment then she will need to run more tests to role out infectious mononucleosis .
I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
Follicular tonsillitis
Detailed Answer:
Dear Parent, it seems that your daughter is suffering from follicular tonsillitis .
since her strept test is negative then it might be caused by viral infection or an unusual type of bacteria.
She needs to take an antibiotic as clarithromycin 1 Gm every 12 hours for 10 days together with ibuprofen tablets 200 mg every 8 hours.
she should keep herself adequetly hydrated with warm fluids . she should stick to easy swollen soft diet as soap and yoghurt.
if she experience difficulty in breathing , then she should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
if she did not respond to treatment then she will need to run more tests to role out infectious mononucleosis .
I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.
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