Question
How should a 11-year-old child with a fever ranging from 38 to 39.5 degrees Celsius be treated?
Answer
Treat the symptoms and actively control the infection. Medications like ibuprofen can be used to relieve symptoms, and an adequate intake of vitamin C should be ensured while identifying the pathogen. If it’s a mycoplasma infection, azithromycin can be used; if the white blood cell count drops, consider using cephalosporin antibiotics. With proper diet and care, the condition generally improves gradually.