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What Causes Fever And Swollen Tonsils In A Child?
what disease presents with a 2 year old with fevers for 3 days, skin is hot and dry, tympanic membranes are slighty reddened on the periphery, but otherwise normal, throat is erythematous with 4+ tonsils and diffues exudates, anterior cervical nodes are palpable VSS temp is 102, pulse 128, HR 24
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Hi,
It seems that kid might be having acute follicular tonsillitis giving this problem.
Due to acute infection enlarged tender lymph node in neck or sub-mandibular region are there.
He might require one course of antibiotic and some decongestant medicine.
Consult pediatrician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
It seems that kid might be having acute follicular tonsillitis giving this problem.
Due to acute infection enlarged tender lymph node in neck or sub-mandibular region are there.
He might require one course of antibiotic and some decongestant medicine.
Consult pediatrician and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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