DD7 was diagnosed with strep A at the hospital on Boxing Day and prescribed antibiotics. A few days later DD5 became unwell (fever, sunken eyes, weakness etc). My first thought was strep A and the Dr prescribed amoxicillin to be on the safe side. She didn’t have a rash (older DD did) but had other symptoms. I did mention to the doctor she also has an awful chesty cough and is sneezing a lot which aren’t symptoms of strep but nevertheless we were prescribed with antibiotics.
On day 4 of antibiotics now and I’m concerned about the trajectory of her recovery. She doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Still very weak/fever on and off etc. The cough is awful and I’m worried she has flu/bronchitis in which case antibiotics will do nothing and I’ve read the if it is flu can actually make symptoms worse and cause serious complications :(
Drs are shut today and I’m considering calling 111, just don’t fancy sitting in a&e for 6 hours when DD is so poorly unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I’m happy to continue with the antibiotics but can anyone advise if this could be dangerous if it’s not strep? That’s my only concern. Any advice from someone with knowledge would be much appreciated!