Question
The boy started having a fever on December 11th and was diagnosed with bronchitis pneumonia. He was hospitalized for 7 days and received intravenous treatment, followed by 5 more days of medication at home. On the evening of December 22nd, he had a fever again, with a normal mental state and no coughing symptoms. On December 24th, after another blood test and lung sound examination, the doctor recommended taking ceftriaxone for three days before further observation. Currently, the child has high fever every 5 to 6 hours, reaching up to 40 degrees Celsius, with low fever being managed through physical cooling methods and taking Mefenamic Acid. The parents are inquiring about the next steps in handling the situation.
Answer
Based on the results of the blood routine examination, the child indeed has a bacterial infection, with an elevated percentage of monocytes. Considering the recurrent fever, it is recommended to check for mycoplasma antibodies to confirm if there is a mycoplasma infection. The body temperature is currently between 39.0 to 40 degrees Celsius, and Mefenamic Acid can be taken orally, but not more than four times a day. Additionally, you can give the child some pediatric Shugui concentrated Chinese medicine drink and ensure they drink plenty of water. These are the suggestions for this question; I hope they are helpful to you, and wish your child a speedy recovery!