Question
My 5-year-old child suddenly developed a fever. Two days later, at night, the child’s throat started to sound like it had blisters. Is it herpangina? Yesterday’s urine test showed a bacterial infection. The doctor said the blood count was high and prescribed ceftriaxone. Now the blisters are more noticeable. Should I change to other medication? I’ve read that herpangina is caused by enterovirus. Does ceftriaxone fight viruses?
Answer
The child’s symptoms require careful examination to accurately diagnose whether there is a viral infection. It is recommended to visit the hospital’s otolaryngology department for a follow-up consultation, allowing the doctor to examine the throat in detail and inquire about the medical history and symptoms for an accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. Since diagnosis needs to differentiate from other diseases, it is not advisable to use medication blindly, especially for children. Based on the detailed examination results, using symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication is the correct approach.