Question
How can you explain the situation of a 19-month-old girl who suddenly develops a fever with intermittent episodes, accompanied by sore throat symptoms?
Answer
When a 19-month-old girl suddenly develops a fever with intermittent episodes and is accompanied by sore throat symptoms, this could be indicative of a viral infection. If the fever persists for more than three days, it may indicate a bacterial infection. At this point, it is recommended to take symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and consider using oral antipyretics if the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C to relieve symptoms. If the fever recurs and continues for more than three days, it is advisable to undergo a blood routine check to determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral.