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How To Cure Red Swollen Tonsils,headache And High Fever?

My 3 1/2 yo has red swollen tonsils, high fever 103+ unmedicated (101 medicated), headache and light sensitivity. Went to pedi today, Flu A&B negative, strep rapid test negative, waiting on strep DNA test. The light sensitivity started after pedi visit, so wasn t considered at the visit. My older daughter just finished a round of abx for strep a few days ago. We thought the strep test on little sis would be positive for sure. Also, 3 1/2yo is missing some vax due to a rxn at 15months. Is there anything else on the radar that we should consider testing for?
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I don't think you should consider any further testing as of now. There is a possibility of bacterial infection but a greater possibility of viral in origin. a full course of antibiotics , and paracetamol round the clock would take care in few days time. if no response then further testing would be advisable.
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How To Cure Red Swollen Tonsils,headache And High Fever?

Hi, I don t think you should consider any further testing as of now. There is a possibility of bacterial infection but a greater possibility of viral in origin. a full course of antibiotics , and paracetamol round the clock would take care in few days time. if no response then further testing would be advisable. regards.