You did an excellent job cleaning the wound immediately with Savlon and Betadine. Applying Neosporin ointment is also helpful. For now, cover the wound loosely with sterile gauze to protect it, rather than keeping it completely open. However, because monkey bites carry a high risk of infections like rabies and tetanus, please visit a doctor or emergency clinic immediately. A professional evaluation is crucial to see if you need rabies vaccines, a tetanus booster, or specific antibiotics. You've taken great first steps, but getting a medical professional to evaluate it is the safest next step.

Accidentally swallowing a small amount of Betadine (povidone-iodine) gargle once is highly unlikely to harm you or your baby. However, for ongoing use, it is best to avoid povidone-iodine gargles while breastfeeding. Iodine can be absorbed into your system and pass into breast milk, which could potentially affect your baby's thyroid. For your sore throat, simple remedies like warm salt water gargles or steam inhalation are highly effective and completely safe while nursing. If your sore throat persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.

The white patches near your tonsils and bad breath suggest a localized throat infection, such as tonsillitis. Gargling with Betadine (povidone-iodine) can help soothe your throat, and Enzoflam (a combination of pain-relievers like diclofenac and paracetamol) will help ease the pain. However, Azee (azithromycin) is an antibiotic. It is highly recommended to consult a doctor before starting antibiotics, as they are only effective if the infection is bacterial. Please have a healthcare professional examine your throat to ensure you receive the correct diagnosis and safe, targeted treatment.

Since antibiotics and antacids only provide temporary relief, the cause might be chronic irritation rather than an active infection. Common culprits include laryngopharyngeal reflux (silent reflux), where stomach acid irritates the throat, or ongoing post-nasal drip from allergies. I recommend discussing a trial of daily generic proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole) or generic nasal steroid sprays (like fluticasone) with your doctor. Staying well-hydrated and using a cool-mist humidifier at night can also soothe the tissue. Please follow up with your ear, nose, and throat specialist for a detailed examination to pinpoint the exact cause.

Since cultures are negative and antibiotics aren't keeping it away, the next best step is a scalp biopsy. This helps us see exactly what is happening under the microscope and rules out non-infectious inflammatory conditions. For management, we often look beyond antibiotics. Daily use of an antiseptic wash containing chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide can help. Additionally, your dermatologist might consider topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, or oral retinoids like isotretinoin, which can provide long-term remission. Please discuss these options with your doctor.

You can certainly apply Betadine (povidone-iodine) to help keep the wound clean. However, I highly recommend avoiding loose cotton to cover it. Cotton fibers can easily stick to the healing wound bed, which can cause pain and disrupt the healing process when removed. Instead, it is much safer to cover the area with a sterile, non-stick bandage or sterile gauze. This will keep your wound clean and protected.