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Can Antibiotics Be Given To A Child Having Tonsillitis?

Hi, My 4 year old daughter is a sufferer of chronic tonsillitis and she is having them out on Feb 18 (@9 Days time) and I was wondering is it ok to give her a repeat of her antibiotics this close to surgery? Is it safe her her? I have a repeat that was given to us by the doctor and I wasn t sure if I should give it or not?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Pediatrician, Neonatology 's  Response
Hello,

Antibiotics are given for treatment of chronic and acute tonsillitis.

If patient undergoes for surgery for same, then antibiotics are given post-surgery for few days to protect surgical wound from infections.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal
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Can Antibiotics Be Given To A Child Having Tonsillitis?

Hello, Antibiotics are given for treatment of chronic and acute tonsillitis. If patient undergoes for surgery for same, then antibiotics are given post-surgery for few days to protect surgical wound from infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sachin Kumar Agarwal