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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Pus Pocket In Throat

My niece is sick. She has had a fever for 5 days. She was taken to emergency on thursday and they found nothing wrong with her. It seems to be worse. She has almost brown boogers, sometimes laced with blood. she has a cough that gets worse at night. red eyes. and looks like possible puss pockets in the back of the throat. any help?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Pus pocket in throat is suggesting bacterial infection of the throat, most probably due to strep. She needs to run strep test. If positive, should start antibiotic treatment. Otherwise, all her signs of common viral infection. Keep well hydrated (take hot tea, water, juice). Take more rest. Gargle with warm water and salt. Give paracetamol to relieve pain.

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

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Fever And Pus Pocket In Throat

Hello, Pus pocket in throat is suggesting bacterial infection of the throat, most probably due to strep. She needs to run strep test. If positive, should start antibiotic treatment. Otherwise, all her signs of common viral infection. Keep well hydrated (take hot tea, water, juice). Take more rest. Gargle with warm water and salt. Give paracetamol to relieve pain. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician