Question
The child has had persistent high fever due to pneumonia. Please provide details of the condition and inquire about treatment. The onset and duration of the illness are approximately 10 days, and the current body temperature fluctuates between 36.5 to 38.8 degrees.
Answer
In cases of severe respiratory infection in children, it is recommended to start medication treatment immediately. If a mycoplasma infection is confirmed, the aforementioned treatment methods can be adopted. Typically, after 3 to 4 days of treatment with azithromycin for mycoplasma infection, oral medication can be switched to, while closely monitoring the condition. If symptoms are severe, hospitalization may be required.