Can symptoms of herp and strep be seen in 8 month old kids?
Patient: Can symptoms of herpes ( 1 and 2) show up in my son 8 months after delivery? He had a severe diaper rash at a week old, thrush at 11 days old and now at 8 months he has these red spots on the roof of his mouth, a creamy white residue and red spots on tongue. Dr said the spots on roof of mouth look like it could be strep but said very rare in children this age. Doctor: Hello dear, yes it is rarely,but happens when baby has low immunity.For diagnosis confirm you should perform mouth culture for flora and sensitivity to antibiotics. Moreover,herpes 6type,EBV,CMV can cause following up symptoms . For confirmation we test babies Ig M, G to herpes 1,2 types,HHV 6type, CMV,EBV.Hope I answered your query.Wish your baby speedy recovery