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What is the medical treatment for viral tonsillitis in children?
What is the medical treatment for viral tonsillitis in children?
- Administer antiviral medication
- Prescribe a full 10-day course of antibiotics
- Perform a throat culture to determine the cause
- Apply symptomatic treatment, antipyretic for fever, and analgesia for pain (correct)
What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis?
What are the clinical manifestations of tonsillitis?
- Chest pain, shortness of breath, and wheezing
- Runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing
- Sore throat, high fever, mouth breathing & drooling, and persistent cough (correct)
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea
When is a full 10-day course of antibiotics needed for tonsillitis?
When is a full 10-day course of antibiotics needed for tonsillitis?
- When the child has difficulty swallowing
- For all cases of tonsillitis in children
- When throat culture reveals GABHS in children (correct)
- If the child has a persistent cough
What is the usual cause of tonsillitis in children under 3 years?
What is the usual cause of tonsillitis in children under 3 years?
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What does tonsillitis refer to?
What does tonsillitis refer to?
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Study Notes
Tonsillitis in Children
- Tonsillitis refers to an inflammation of the tonsils, which are masses of lymphoid tissue on both sides of the back of the throat.
Clinical Manifestations of Tonsillitis
- Symptoms include sudden onset of high fever, sore throat, swollen and tender tonsils, difficulty swallowing, and lymph node enlargement in the neck.
Medical Treatment for Viral Tonsillitis in Children
- Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and includes bed rest, hydration, pain relief with acetaminophen or ibuprofen, and antibacterial therapy only if necessary.
Antibiotics in Tonsillitis Treatment
- A full 10-day course of antibiotics is needed if the infection is caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS), which is diagnosed with a rapid strep test or throat culture.
Cause of Tonsillitis in Young Children
- In children under 3 years, the usual cause of tonsillitis is a viral infection, often adenovirus or herpes simplex virus.
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