Question
The 3-year-old child had a fever of 40 degrees on Monday night. They went to the hospital for blood tests on Tuesday and were found to have a mycoplasma infection with two plus signs, but no flu was detected! The doctor prescribed azithromycin, lung clearing syrup, and oseltamivir. By Wednesday, the fever was gone and coughing was minimal. On Thursday, the oseltamivir was stopped. Today is Friday, and the child seems listless and fell asleep after eating.
Answer
Based on your description, considering it is a mycoplasma infection, it can cause coughing and fever symptoms, but high fever is rare in general. In this situation, there is a possibility of simultaneous infection with the flu and mycoplasma. It is recommended to check the child’s electrolytes and liver, kidney, and heart function, and further treatment should be based on the results of the examination. Azithromycin should be used according to the treatment regimen.