Patient's question:
A child with white blood cells of about 15 due to tonsillitis keeps getting medication repeatedly, but the white blood cell count doesn't go down. Is it serious? The child has tonsillitis with a white blood cell count of about 15 and keeps getting medication in the hospital, but it doesn't get better. As soon as the medication is stopped, they complain of a sore throat. What should be done? Is this considered serious?Doctor's answer:
Antibiotics need to be used in a standardized and appropriate manner, including the duration of treatment, dosage, and method of administration. Your repeated use of medication, and the recurring condition of your child, indicate that the antibiotics you have used are not being applied correctly. Of course, there may also be a possibility of antibiotic resistance.Recommendation: It is suggested to conduct a bacterial culture and sensitivity test, and then use the appropriate antibiotic in a standardized way to facilitate your child's recovery as soon as possible, in order to prevent the development of drug-resistant bacteria.
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