Question
The child’s blood test revealed liver damage caused by the EBV. The doctor recommended hospitalization and injections for treatment, but the child cannot bear the pain of injections. The question is whether hospitalization is necessary and if there are other treatment or medication options.
Answer
Treatment for liver damage caused by the EBV includes antiviral therapy and liver protection. Antiviral therapy can use acyclovir, which has equivalent oral and intravenous injection effects. If you do not want intravenous infusion, you can choose oral treatment. Allergic reactions to acyclovir are rare, and those who have not used it before and have no history of allergies do not need to worry about allergic reactions. Liver protection can be achieved with drugs such as dicalcium, reduced glutathione, or glycyrrhizin. In addition, consider using liver protective tablets and a traditional Chinese medicine antiviral drug, although not a specific cure, it can be part of the treatment. The doctor advises against immediate hospitalization and suggests rechecking in one week while closely monitoring the condition.