Question
A four-year-old girl started coughing and running a high fever yesterday. After two days of intravenous treatment, there has been no improvement. Her current body temperature is 39.8 degrees, the mycoplasma test result is 1:40, and the blood routine examination shows a mixed viral and bacterial infection. What should be done if the child does not improve?
Answer
The treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia typically requires a course of 7 to 10 days. Based on your description, this is a common occurrence in clinical practice. I suggest using azithromycin for treatment, as it is effective against mycoplasma infections. Additionally, perform sputum bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests to determine the most sensitive antibiotic for treatment. To reduce fever, you can use a fever-reducing syrup, which can be taken every four hours as needed. The above suggestions are for the question “How to treat a four-year-old girl’s cough and high fever?” I hope this helps, and wish your child a speedy recovery!