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How Can One Cure Fever, Throat Infection And Ear Infection In A Child Who Has G6PD?
My grandson is 10 months old and was diagnosed at birth as having G6PD. Yesterday he developed a high fever and we took him to the hospital where they confirmed he was suffering from a throat infection and the beginning of an ear infection. The Dr. put him on Amoxicillin and we were told it was safe for him to take it. Tonight we are noticing a rash on his legs and arms. Any idea what this could be caused from? Also he was tested for G6PD and found to be only level 5.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Hi,
The rash you mentioned could be due to the same infection that is causing the fever. There is also a possibility that the rash is a due allergy to the Amoxicillin. A revisit to differentiate the two would be best.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Cajetan, Pediatrician
The rash you mentioned could be due to the same infection that is causing the fever. There is also a possibility that the rash is a due allergy to the Amoxicillin. A revisit to differentiate the two would be best.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Cajetan, Pediatrician
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