Question
My child, who is 10 months old, has a fever and has been diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumoniae infection, accompanied by myocarditis. The fever subsided on the first day of intravenous treatment, and the symptoms gradually improved. However, after the sixth day of intravenous treatment, the child suddenly began to have a fever and cough. I am asking how many more days of treatment will be needed in this situation.
Answer
The child was diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumoniae infection at 10 months old, accompanied by fever and myocarditis. On the first day of intravenous treatment, the fever subsided, showing signs of improvement. However, on the sixth day of treatment, the child once again developed a fever and began to cough. For this situation, it is recommended to reassess the child’s condition, including re-examining blood tests and other inflammatory indicators to determine if there is a secondary infection or other complications. Based on past treatment responses and current changes in the condition, the doctor will formulate an appropriate treatment plan and assess the required duration of treatment.