my two and a half year old has a very sore throat - red, no white blotches i can see. Hes very cranky. Ive been giving him baby nurofen. HIs tonsils look very close together. Hes a bit  of the runs but otherwise eating a bit of sof t food like rice, cereal. Should I take him to get anti-biotics? thanks
Welcome to the ChatDoctorIn my opinion, your child is suffering from tonsillopharyngitis. It can be a viral or bacterial tonsillitis. Points in favor of bacterial infection are:-high temperature-white pus-filled spots on the tonsils-no cough-swollen and tender lymph nodes (glands)There's no specific treatment for tonsillitis, but there are several things that can help alleviate the symptoms. For example:-taking paracetamol or ibuprofen to help relieve pain- Chat Doctor.  Oral penicillin for 10 days are given. Full course should be completed.