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