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  • male
  • 8 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my son. He's been dealing with a cough and chest congestion for almost a month now. We went to see the doctor, and after a throat swab test, they said it's staphylococcus aureus, a type of gram positive cocci. Hes also not eating well these days and has lost about 2 kgs. What kind of treatment should we be looking at for this?

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Visit your Physician for appropriate management

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Paediatrician

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