Question
A parent inquired about their child’s asymptomatic high fever, the failure of medication to bring down the body temperature to normal levels, and the decrease in white blood cell and neutrophil counts, as well as the possibility of having aplastic anemia.
Answer
The doctor suggested that the decrease in white blood cell and neutrophil counts may be due to viral infection, which typically recovers gradually after infection. At the same time, the child’s hemoglobin levels showed a significant increase, indicating the presence of anemia. The doctor prescribed symptomatic anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications, as well as medications to increase white blood cell counts, and advised using antipyretics when the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees. The current situation is more likely related to viral infection rather than aplastic anemia.