Question
A two-year-old child at home had a sudden high fever of 38.5°C last night, and their mental state is good. This morning, multiple pinkish small rashes appeared on their face. For such a young child with a rash, what kind of medication treatment should be given?
Answer
Firstly, it is necessary to confirm whether the rashes on the child’s face are due to acute infantile roseola. Usually, the initial symptoms of acute infantile roseola are persistent high fever, which subsides rapidly after the use of antipyretics. This process usually lasts for 2 to 3 days. After the fever subsides, small red rashes will appear on the face or body, which usually fade away on their own within 2 to 3 days and do not require special treatment.