Question
The 1-year-4-month-old baby has been repeatedly running a fever over 39 degrees for 3 days, with the fever-reducing medicine only providing temporary relief. The parents want to ask whether it could be infant rash fever and what is the recommended frequency for using fever-reducing medication.
Answer
Infant rash fever is a common viral infection that primarily occurs in children between 6 and 18 months old, characterized by a rash appearing three days after the fever. Since it is also a viral infection, treatment mainly focuses on antiviral and symptomatic therapy. It is advised to pay attention to any rashes on the baby’s skin and ensure the baby drinks plenty of water.