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Suggest Treatment For Scarlatina In A Child

My 6 yrs old daughter had scarlatina a month ago had amoxil for 10 d then 10 days after had an otitis, they gave her cefzil 10 d, and now a month after thé initial sarlet lever, she had a positive strep culture.... She is now on amoxil with clavulanic acid , does scarlatina linger on like that often                                                                  
Wed, 1 Jul 2020
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Hi,

How sample for culture was taken- from throat swab or from blood? Was culture done before initial treatment also? If the sample was from throat, and no rash or fever now, this indicates streptococcal carriage, and need not be taken as scarlet fever. If a sensitive antibiotic (as per culture report) is given for a complete course, streptococcus usually clears out rapidly. Your doctor will discuss in detail.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Suggest Treatment For Scarlatina In A Child

Hi, How sample for culture was taken- from throat swab or from blood? Was culture done before initial treatment also? If the sample was from throat, and no rash or fever now, this indicates streptococcal carriage, and need not be taken as scarlet fever. If a sensitive antibiotic (as per culture report) is given for a complete course, streptococcus usually clears out rapidly. Your doctor will discuss in detail. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician