Question
The 11-month-old baby has had a fever for four days now. The morning temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius, and the fever started in the afternoon, sometimes reaching as high as 39.3 degrees Celsius. After taking children’s Tylenol, the fever subsides, but it recurs in the afternoon. The baby also has an increased number of bowel movements. Since yesterday afternoon, the child has been taking ribavirin. How long is it expected to improve?
Answer
The child’s current symptoms are mainly recurrent fever, which may be caused by a viral infection, especially accompanied by symptoms like sore throat. If so, the course of the disease usually lasts about a week. The current treatment mainly focuses on managing symptoms, including drinking plenty of water and eating a light diet. As for the low blood routine values, it needs to be judged based on specific values and cannot be generalized.