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Q. Are IV antibiotics any better than oral antibiotics in cases of bloody dysentery?
Post Date : 29 Mar 2026
Expert Opinion:
No, as you need antibiotics that have local action and not systemic. So even oral antibiotics are useful.

Q. Up to how many months of amennorrhea pregnant mother breastfeed her child if he or she is less than 2 years old?
Post Date : 22 Mar 2026
Expert Opinion:
Currently, no specific medical guidelines exist that define in which situations it may be risky to continue breastfeeding during pregnancy. However, if the child is above 1 year of age, it would be better to wean the child off the breast and get him on to a full diet.

Q. Can we mix all medicines with milk or juice? What medicines cannot be mixed?
Post Date : 01 Mar 2026
Expert Opinion:
No, all medicines can be mixed with milk or juice. Some medicines, such as didanosine, ganciclovir, etc., need to be given either 2 hours prior to food or after 2 hours. Rifampicin needs to be given on an empty stomach. You will need to check the prescribing information of each medication to see what needs to be done.

Q. Is it necessary to do a spinal MRI for children with a sacral sinus tract and what can I tell parents about their child?
Post Date : 15 Mar 2026
Expert Opinion:
For a child less than three months of age, a sacral ultrasound is sufficient. Older child with abnormal Neuro exam or meningitis needs an MRI. A tract may signify underlying spinal dysraphism. Patent tract may cause recurrent meningitis.


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