my son got mumps on 25th dec and it reduced after 5 days now the doctor has prescribed antibiotics for 5 days. why give antibiotics for a viral infection?

1 Answer

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl8 months ago

A. hi antibiotics kills now ..weaker and remaining germs in your child body so , please complete the course of medicine as per your doctor's prescription.

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