Question
The five-month-old baby has been diagnosed with pneumonia caused by cytomegalovirus, and the sputum test shows that the cytomegalovirus value is three times higher than the normal level. How should this condition be treated?
Answer
If the baby experiences recurrent coughing episodes three days after discharge, it may be necessary to consider whether the pneumonia is recurrent or if there is a persistent cytomegalovirus infection. In this case, further examinations may be needed to confirm the cause and determine whether antiviral treatment is required. If the diagnosis confirms cytomegalovirus pneumonia, ganciclovir can be used for treatment, as general antibiotics are ineffective against this viral infection.