Question
A three-month-old female infant weighing 6.2 pounds at birth had a normal examination result. Two weeks later, the baby was found to have excessive phlegm and recovered after five days of hospitalization. The baby now has no phlegm sounds and her appetite has significantly increased. How should it be handled, and where can better treatment be found?
Answer
There is currently no specific medication for cytomegalovirus infection, and various antiviral drugs cannot solve the fundamental problem, so symptomatic treatment is usually adopted. This virus may lead to a decrease in the body’s immune function, particularly cellular immune function. It is recommended to avoid self-treatment when ill and to seek medical attention at a hospital. Since the drugs cannot cure the virus completely, it may recur after stopping the medication. Given that this virus may be related to the etiology of AIDS, it is strongly advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.