Question
The baby has been experiencing fever and cough without chills or high fever, and persistent high fever may lead to pneumonia. The baby has had a fever and cough for 3 days and has been receiving intravenous fluids for three days, but the symptoms have not improved. Currently, the child is reporting leg pain and weakness, and the medications being used are…
Answer
Based on the laboratory results, the routine blood test is generally normal, but the C-reactive protein level is elevated. The percentage of neutrophils is within the normal range, indicating the presence of a bacterial infection. The medications mentioned above are appropriate. Given that the baby has recurrent episodes of pneumonia, it is recommended to undergo an immune function test to determine the cause of the problem. Additionally, zinc deficiency in babies can lower immunity as zinc deficiency can damage immune cells, affecting immune function and leading to diseases such as pneumonia and vomiting.