Question

A 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite; there are no significant abnormalities, but she sometimes shivers. Is the baby’s temperature of 38.5°C a sign of fever?

Answer

Fever can result from two different situations, each requiring a different approach to treatment. If it’s caused by bacterial infection, proper antibiotic selection will yield good results. In the case of viral infection, there is no specific cure, but medications like Virucide, Isatis root decoction, and honeysuckle can be taken. The fever from viral infection will decrease on its own after a certain period of time; one should not resort to medication blindly due to fever and should seek medical attention when necessary.