Question
The baby started to have a fever at dawn on March 7th and was diagnosed with viral chickenpox by the doctor, who prescribed relevant medication for treatment. From 2 PM on March 7th to 3 PM on March 8th, the baby had a continuous fever with temperatures ranging between 39 to 40 degrees Celsius. During this period, the baby was given paracetamol suppositories three times and oral Zengong Zaixin once, but the fever did not improve. Is it possible for the baby to have a high fever seizure during sleep without being noticed in this case of persistent high fever?
Answer
Based on the description of the baby’s fever, which has already lasted over 25 hours, the chance of another high fever seizure is unlikely. Typically, high fever seizures occur within 24 hours of the onset of fever, and since your baby has been feverish for over 25 hours, it is unlikely that another high fever seizure will occur during this time. If the baby continues to have a fever, it is recommended to supplement fluids while taking antiviral medication to prevent dehydration, and then discontinue medication once the fever stabilizes.