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Is Medical Treatment Required For A Child Having Sore Throat, Fever And Cough?

My grandson threw up 2 weeks ago then last week now again today...he is 12 years old and is usually in very good health. He has had (last week) a sore throat, low grade fever and still has a very deep congested cough, do you think he should be tested for this?
Mon, 13 Oct 2014
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Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Yes , you need to test for strep.
Though mostly viral, it could be because of bacterial infection like streptococcus.
Throat swab could identify , if positiver antibiotics will be required.

Wishing your child good health
Regards
DR Arun
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Is Medical Treatment Required For A Child Having Sore Throat, Fever And Cough?

Hi Thanks for writing to us. Yes , you need to test for strep. Though mostly viral, it could be because of bacterial infection like streptococcus. Throat swab could identify , if positiver antibiotics will be required. Wishing your child good health Regards DR Arun