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What Causes Fever And Pain In The Throat?

My son 11 years has fever since three days, he was treated with klavox 625 mg half tablet twice a day.
salmonella typhi O - 1: 160
salmonella typhi H - negative

what does it indicate, should rely on this analysis and start treatment for typhoid, My son has pain in tonsil and seems redish and infection there, doctor has send throat swab culture but will take three days to analyse, since last 24 hr no fever, kindly advise
Wed, 24 May 2017
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I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
The test for typhoid is negative.
You can start a short course of antibiotic empirically.
Acetaminophen can be tried for controlling fever and throat discomfort.
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What Causes Fever And Pain In The Throat?

Hello, Thanks for trusting Healthcaremagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. The test for typhoid is negative. You can start a short course of antibiotic empirically. Acetaminophen can be tried for controlling fever and throat discomfort. Thanks