Question
Why does a baby have a fever of 38 degrees?
Answer
When a baby has a fever, it is advisable to bring the baby for a routine blood test to determine whether the fever is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Before the exact cause is known, you can give the baby symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication and also use physical cooling methods such as wiping the body with alcohol. If the antipyretic medication is ineffective, consider using antibiotic treatment and make sure the baby drinks plenty of water.