Should a child with chickenpox be given antibiotics?

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Hello doctor! My baby is 2 years old, and chickenpox spots started to appear. So, should you give your baby antibiotics right now? Or let the nodules grow out before using antibiotics?
Pham Yen (1989)
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Hello! Chickenpox is a viral disease that requires antiviral treatment, not antibiotics.
Thank you for your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards.
Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Nhat - Doctor of Infectious Diseases - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

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