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Bacterial infection treatment
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My 3 month baby had blood and mucus in stool doc prescribed probiotics and zinc. Can it be cured without antibiotics and only with probiotics and zinc? Please help. Should I take a second opinion?
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need antibiotics
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Dr. Sricharan Alladi
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5 yrs exp
Warangal
U can
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
If Frank blood like 3ml or so, then requires antibiotics
Or just red colour dot or string in stool, then it will be okay with probiotics
Just keep a watch on stool for next 2 days
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
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Hyderabad
Depends up on condition of baby
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