Question
A 55-day-old infant has had diarrhea for about 10 days, with white blood cells in the stool. How should it be treated?
Answer
If an infant’s stool contains white blood cells, in addition to the previously used medication, oral antibiotic treatment should be administered. If the infant is not drinking well and has excessive diarrhea and stool dehydration, intravenous fluid therapy may be necessary. It is recommended to seek medical assistance, consider using cephalosporin antibiotics, and decide whether intravenous fluid therapy is needed based on the situation.