Question
The child has a high fever of 39.8 degrees Celsius. After community examination, it was found that the throat is inflamed and pus-like. Treatment has been administered with buttock injections and oral medication. However, after three days of treatment, the fever returned to 39.7 degrees Celsius. The hospital examination suspects it is viral influenza, and the medication was changed, but the fever rose again to 38.9 degrees Celsius. Afterward, a routine blood test was conducted, and the C-reactive protein index was 78. The doctor suggested intravenous treatment for three days and a chest X-ray, which showed acute bronchitis. There was no fever during the intravenous treatment period, but after the treatment, the C-reactive protein index was rechecked at 35.78, and it was asked whether to continue with intravenous treatment.
Answer
Based on the provided medical description and child’s laboratory test results, after several days of antibiotic treatment, the child’s routine blood test results have returned to normal. Although the C-reactive protein index has not fully recovered, the child’s symptoms have significantly improved. The chest X-ray shows upper respiratory infection and acute bronchitis. It is recommended to give the child more warm water to drink, pay attention to keeping warm, and have a light diet. It is expected that the symptoms should significantly ease in three days, at which point only monitoring temperature changes is necessary.