Question
A 2-year-9-month-old child has a fever with a slight cough and a maximum body temperature of 39.7°C. The child has already taken fever-reducing medication. The blood routine results are as follows. Please request a doctor’s analysis. The child’s throat is a bit red.
Answer
If the child’s white blood cell count is elevated, consider bacterial infection; if the white blood cell count is normal, it may be a viral infection. The key to treatment is to ensure the child drinks plenty of water and takes medication for the symptoms. For viral infections, antiviral drugs and ribavirin granules can be considered; for bacterial infections, penicillin or cephalosporin drugs may be needed. These medications may help in recovery.