GuidelinesIMCI
Possible Streptococcal Infection - Follow-Up
IMCI - Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years)
Care for the child who returns for follow-up using ALL the boxes that match the child’s previous classifications
If the child has a new problem, assess, classify and treat the new problem as on the ASSESS AND CLASSIFY Chart
After 5 days
- Assess and monitor dehydration as some children with a sore throat are reluctant to drink or eat due to pain
- Stress the importance of completing 10 days of oral treatment
- If not improvement, follow-up in 5 more days
- After 10 days: If symptoms worse or not resolving, refer
Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Give Follow-up Care; Possible Streptococcal Infection
Last checked for updates: June 2023