Question
An 8-month-old infant has been tested with a white blood cell count of 3400. How should it be handled? How long does it take for treatment to take effect? Are there effective treatment methods?
Answer
Considering that the infant may have a low white blood cell count due to inflammation or bacterial infection, even without fever symptoms, infection is still a possibility. It is recommended to continue antibiotic treatment, such as cephalosporin antibiotics, and consider intravenous fluid therapy to observe the effects. At the same time, it is suggested to take oral vitamin B4 and shark liver oil to increase white blood cell counts. If medication treatment is ineffective, a bone marrow biopsy may be needed for further diagnosis. In daily life, attention should be paid to the infant’s diet and continuous treatment for a period of time to observe changes in the condition.