Question
Last week, a child experienced persistent coughing at night without a runny nose. After the parent administered an anti-inflammatory medication, the cough did not subside and the child developed symptoms such as difficulty sleeping at night, crying, and fever. The doctor diagnosed it as infectious mononucleosis and recommended medication treatment. How should one cope with this situation?
Answer
Infectious mononucleosis is primarily caused by viral infection, and in children, the most severe complications include viral nephritis, viral myocarditis, and interstitial pneumonia. Currently, there is no ideal antiviral medication for EBV infection. In pediatric treatment, gamma globulin is often used to enhance immunity, hoping to eliminate the virus through the immune mechanism.