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Penicillin After Fever. Why Are There Sores On Head?
my 9 month old son has a fever but was prescribed penicillin , he has been taking it for about 2 days now and is developing sores on his head. he has been sleeping more, and has not been too active, so i know he hasn t fell, but i have no clue where the sore have come from, is it possible that he is allergic to the medicine?
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Mon, 3 Sep 2012
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Hi,
It is my assessment that the sore on the head are due to the disease process it self and not due to penicillin.But the exact diagnosis can be ascertained after examining the lesion. Penicillin allergy will manifest with rashes...and when severe willl cause blisters...and your child will be very sick...
Apply some topical antibiotics to that area.if it does not heal consult your local physician.
i hope he gets well soon.have a nice day
It is my assessment that the sore on the head are due to the disease process it self and not due to penicillin.But the exact diagnosis can be ascertained after examining the lesion. Penicillin allergy will manifest with rashes...and when severe willl cause blisters...and your child will be very sick...
Apply some topical antibiotics to that area.if it does not heal consult your local physician.
i hope he gets well soon.have a nice day
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