Symptoms of sore throat in the baby
Whether a baby suffers from a sore throat is difficult to find out. Usually sore throats in babies occur in the context of a cold. Other symptoms such as sneezing and rhinitis and an elevated temperature can be indications that it is a cold.
A cold in a baby is usually not a cause for concern and is generally very common in babies. Treatment for sore throats and other cold symptoms in babies is not mandatory. There are some drugs that promise symptom relief.
For example, ointments can be applied to the breast or removed if there is mucus in the nose. The baby should be encouraged to drink as much as possible although this can be difficult due to the sore throat. The paediatrician should be consulted about any medication so that the duration and dosage of the medication is adhered to. A visit to the doctor is also recommended if bronchitis, fever, shortness of breath or severe fatigue occurs. The doctor can then make a diagnosis and initiate an individual therapy for the baby.
Symptoms of sore throat in HIV
In most cases a viral infection is behind the symptom of sore throat, but in most cases it is rhinoviruses, i.e. the trigger of a cold. HIV is a virus that can infect the human organism and causes an immune deficiency, as it attacks certain immune cells of the body. A sore throat is one of the typical symptoms that can occur shortly after an HIV infection.
Other unspecific symptoms such as fever, swelling of lymph nodes and a general feeling of weakness are also among these initial symptoms.Especially when there is an increased risk of HIV infection, such as contact with infected blood or unprotected sexual intercourse, sore throats can be an indication of HIV infection. In order to determine whether the sore throat is a sign of HIV infection, blood samples can be taken by a doctor and tested for the pathogen. However, a reliable HIV diagnosis requires a series of blood tests.
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