is it possible to develop a secondary infection while on antibiotics?

[sansouci]

Dd is on Zinat, after having had the infection in his spine. He's been on v. strong, broad spectrum antibiotics for a month now & is to continue for another 2 weeks. but for 3 days now he's been coughing, coughing, coughing. Should I tell the ped or is it too early?

[sansouci]

What's wrong with me?! Ds, not dd!

[LaylaandSethsmum]

you can potentially develop another infection if the bacteria are not affected by the antibiotics that he is currently taking. it could be that the cough is viral though.

[dinny]

Yes, it is possible - well, my ds did when he was on antibiotics he developed a UTI...

Poor ds - but my two are both coughing madly atm, think it's doing the rounds.

When will you see the paed again?

[sansouci]

yes, 3 days is probably too early to tell.

[sansouci]

Seeing orthopedic surgeon again on Jan 16th, when ds gets his body cast off.

Maybe I should make an appointment with paed in the meantime?

[dinny]

can you phone the ward and speak to the on-call paed? I did that a lot shortly after ds's surgery...

[sansouci]

Excellent idea, dinny. Thanks!

[dinny]

let us know what s/he says and how ds is. all best wishes.

[sansouci]

will do