Question
A one-year and eleven-month-old child started having a fever from the evening of November 5th, with a temperature of 38.8 degrees measured before bedtime, and received fever-reducing medication. On the evening of November 6th, redness appeared in the lower part of the child’s genitals, and the child cried out in pain. On November 7th, the temperature was normal, but a urine routine test showed normal results, while a blood routine test indicated a bacterial infection. The doctor pointed out that pharyngitis was the main cause, but the reason for the genital swelling was still unclear.
Answer
Based on the described situation, if there is indeed a clear bacterial infection, this is likely caused by infectious bacteria. For this condition, I recommend initially using oral antibiotics for treatment. If the treatment is not effective, consider intravenous fluid therapy. This is my advice on how to handle a baby’s fever, sore throat, and genital pain. I hope the child can recover soon.