Question
The 2-year-9-month-old baby has a fever, with the highest temperature reaching 39.7℃, and there is some coughing. The baby has already taken fever-reducing medicine, and the blood routine test results are as shown above. What should be done?
Answer
If the white blood cell count is elevated, it may indicate a bacterial infection; if the white blood cell count is normal, it may be a viral infection. In this case, the key is to drink plenty of water and ensure the correct medication is used for treatment. For viral infections, antiviral drugs such as ribavirin granules can be considered; for bacterial infections, antibiotics such as penicillin or cephalosporin drugs can be considered. These medications may help in the recovery of the condition.