Question
My child has a fever and we did a blood test today and found that the white blood cell count is low. It started last night. Previous treatment and its effectiveness: None. What kind of help do I need? I want to know what causes a low white blood cell count and what effects it might have.
Answer
The causes of childhood fever are numerous, and they can be divided into infectious and non-infectious in clinical practice, with infectious causes being more common, such as the common cold being the most frequent. It is important to first identify the cause of the fever and address it accordingly. High body temperature can easily lead to febrile convulsions in children, so it is also necessary to suppress body temperature. This mainly involves using medication for temperature reduction and physical methods of cooling down, and it is best to use medication under a doctor’s guidance.