Question
An eight-month-old baby has contracted pneumonia and after 11 days of intravenous treatment, stopped medication. However, three days later, fever symptoms reappeared. What are the causes of fever after newborn pneumonia and how should it be handled?
Answer
Pediatric pneumonia is caused by different pathogens or other factors, which usually results from the downward spread of an acute upper respiratory infection or bronchitis, or secondary to respiratory infectious diseases such as measles. Common pathogens include bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc.) and viruses (such as parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, adenovirus, etc.). Additionally, some children 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 from a professional hospital to obtain appropriate medical assistance.