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Will A Rocephin Shot Help With Recurrent Tonsillitis ?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: My daughter has recurrent tonsilitis, she is taking Augmentin with no improvement, puss on tonsils, will a rocephin shot help? Taking her to ENT tomorrow.
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Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Culture and sensitivity testing of tonsils pus is advised...

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I am sorry for the situation your daughter is in.

If she is having recurrent/chronic tonsillitis with pus on tonsils, I highly advise to run culture of pus swab and sensitivity testing to determine the right infectious agent and the most suitable antibiotic to fight this infection.

I think resistance to augmentin has been developed so far; that's why culture and sensitivity testing is advised to run to determine the right antibiotic.

If you have a rocephin shot, you can give to her; however, I just advise to wait for tomorrow's appointment.

For the moment, I advise to:
- give Augmentin as prescribed
- advise her to gargle with warm water and salt
- give her 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey in distance from meals
- give her plenty of fluids
- oral antiseptics will help

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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Will A Rocephin Shot Help With Recurrent Tonsillitis ?

Brief Answer: Culture and sensitivity testing of tonsils pus is advised... Detailed Answer: Hi my dear, I am sorry for the situation your daughter is in. If she is having recurrent/chronic tonsillitis with pus on tonsils, I highly advise to run culture of pus swab and sensitivity testing to determine the right infectious agent and the most suitable antibiotic to fight this infection. I think resistance to augmentin has been developed so far; that's why culture and sensitivity testing is advised to run to determine the right antibiotic. If you have a rocephin shot, you can give to her; however, I just advise to wait for tomorrow's appointment. For the moment, I advise to: - give Augmentin as prescribed - advise her to gargle with warm water and salt - give her 1 teaspoon of olive oil and honey in distance from meals - give her plenty of fluids - oral antiseptics will help Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana