Question
An eight-month-old baby was diagnosed with pneumonia and, after 11 days of intravenous treatment, fever symptoms recurred three days after discontinuing medication. What could be the possible reasons for fever after newborn pneumonia, and how should it be handled?
Answer
Pediatric pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by various pathogens or other factors, often resulting from the downward spread of acute upper respiratory infections or bronchitis, or secondary to respiratory infections such as measles. Common causes of pneumonia include bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc.) and viruses (such as parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, adenovirus, etc.). In addition, some children with pneumonia may develop secondary bacterial infections on the basis of viral infections, known as “mixed pneumonia.” In recent years, due to the excessive use of antibiotics, there has been an increase in cases of pneumonia caused by drug-resistant strains such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, and fungi. It is recommended to seek treatment at a professional hospital.