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Beatrice Tetteh

Pediatrician

Dr. Beatrice Tetteh is a pediatrician practicing in Sacramento, California. Dr. Tetteh is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Tetteh diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Tetteh can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
17 years Experience
Beatrice Tetteh
  • Sacramento, California
  • University of Illinois COM
  • Accepting new patients

How long does Mono last in children?

Experiencing symptoms from mononucleosis may persist for four weeks or longer. I encourage patients to get plenty of rest as the body recovers. It is a viral illness meaning taking READ MORE
Experiencing symptoms from mononucleosis may persist for four weeks or longer. I encourage patients to get plenty of rest as the body recovers. It is a viral illness meaning taking antibiotics or other medications will not speed up one's recovery.

Can a child get over strep throat without antibiotics?

The reason antibiotics are used to treat Strep throat infections is to prevent the infection from moving to other part of the body and more serious disease. Rheumatic fever arises READ MORE
The reason antibiotics are used to treat Strep throat infections is to prevent the infection from moving to other part of the body and more serious disease. Rheumatic fever arises from untreated Step throat and can affect the valves of the heart. Strep throat infections diagnosed with a Rapid Strep screen or a throat culture must be treated with antibiotics.