Scarletina rash noted on the last day of ABX treatment

[AmySLP]

My daughter just finished a cycle of cleomycin yesterday for strep dx. approx 2 weeks ago. Last evening I noticed the classic scarletina rash on her chest and more diffusely on her belly. Some of you may recall that 2 1/2 weeks ago this all started with her breaking out in welt-like hives that covered her entire body over a course of a few days. I have been ill for a few days (sore throat, fever, achy joint, headache), saw a doc who decided to treat me for strep even though the quick test was negative b/c based on the looks of my throat and daughter's recent dx. he thought it was certain. Is it possible that she recontracted this from me while still on the ABX. Her doc chose cleomycin b/c it was successsful in getting rid of her strep last year after 7 months of failure with ammox. by her former ped.

 

It's obvious she needs to retested for strep, but then what?

 

 

SO what does of azith (or other med) for treatment of acute strep? What dose for prophylaxis? How often to retest or when for strep?

 

Thanks,

Amy

Edited April 12, 2010 by AmySLP