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What Causes Sore Throat, Periodic Low Fever After A Splenectomy?
My daughter aged 45 has had a splenectomy. She presents with a very sore throat, periodic low fever Temp about 38- 39 C (100 TO 102 F) No big loss of appetite, but this has been continuing for about 3 weeks. Amoxiciline not effective. changed to cycloxtine(?) Does not sweat much. Rather weak at times has to sit down. Symptoms reduced by co-codamol I note from newspaper that InvasiveGroup A Streptococcus is on the rise - but no antibotic recommended - do you know of one that might help her? Thanks
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Dear Sir,
In streptococcal infection the use of Antibiotic be delayed till you get following tests report:
a) Throat Swab & culture & antibiotic sensitivity .
b) Complete Blood examination.
Take symptomatic treatment till you get Lab reports after that specific Antibiotic be taken.:
a) If fever take ANTIPYRETIC Drug.
b) If irritation in throat take Demulcent Cough Syrup with lozenges.
c) If stuffiness of nose take antihistamines & nasal drop decongestant.
d) Rest & increase intake of fluids.
In streptococcal infection the use of Antibiotic be delayed till you get following tests report:
a) Throat Swab & culture & antibiotic sensitivity .
b) Complete Blood examination.
Take symptomatic treatment till you get Lab reports after that specific Antibiotic be taken.:
a) If fever take ANTIPYRETIC Drug.
b) If irritation in throat take Demulcent Cough Syrup with lozenges.
c) If stuffiness of nose take antihistamines & nasal drop decongestant.
d) Rest & increase intake of fluids.
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