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I have a 7 year-old granddaughter with a very low growth rate. she was born with a heartd that holes sealed with surgery. She s barely three feet tall and has gained only two pounds per year the last two years. Currently she has strep throat and a very low white cell count after a recent blood draw. What are the likely causes of this?
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. The heart congenital disease is a cause of low growth rate. The low immunity also contributes to strep throat. She should be treated with penicillin or cephalosporine group.
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How Can Strep Throat Be Treated?
Hello dear,welcome to Ask a doctor service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice. The heart congenital disease is a cause of low growth rate. The low immunity also contributes to strep throat. She should be treated with penicillin or cephalosporine group. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.