Question
How should a 2-year-old and 4-month-old child with Chlamydophila pneumonia eat? Case Description: On August 1st, the child had a fever and was treated at Nanjing Zhongshan Hospital for two days by Dr. Li Weilin. After that, they had a cough and were treated for bronchitis for six days with ceftriaxone. On August 13th, the child was tested for Chlamydophila at Nanjing Children’s Hospital and diagnosed with Chlamydophila pneumonia. Previous treatment and outcomes: The treatment was not ideal. What kind of help can we expect? What dietary precautions should be taken, and is the child’s leg pain over the past few days related to Chlamydophila pneumonia?
Answer
Chlamydophila pneumonia is a microorganism that exists between bacteria and viruses, possessing certain bacterial characteristics. It can cause disease in humans throughout the year, but it is most prevalent during autumn and winter, with outbreaks occurring every 3 to 4 years. In recent years, the incidence has significantly increased, affecting not only children over 5 years old but also infants. In children with mycoplasma infection, symptoms such as pharyngitis, rhinitis, tracheitis, and pneumonia often appear first. Common symptoms include fever, headache, cough, and general discomfort. The body temperature often reaches around 39°C, with fever lasting for 1 to 2 weeks. Initially, the cough is dry, later turning into a stubborn, severe cough with little or no phlegm. Infants may exhibit symptoms of wheezing and difficulty breathing. In addition to severe pneumonia, chlamydophila infection can also cause myocarditis, encephalitis, hepatitis, thrombocytopenia, kidney damage, and more.