Question
A 2-year-old child has been experiencing intermittent fever since yesterday afternoon. After taking ibuprofen suspension at night, the fever subsided temporarily. During the day, the child also took acetaminophen and codeine syrup and throat-clearing oral liquid. The body temperature has now risen to 38.5 degrees, and red spots have just been discovered on the inside of the lips. How should this be handled?
Answer
The child’s condition has recurred with fever and the appearance of blisters in the mouth, suggesting a viral infection. It is recommended to take the child to a public hospital’s pediatric department for a detailed examination and to undergo routine blood tests to determine whether the infection is viral or bacterial. For oral issues, an auxiliary throat scraper spray can be used. The appropriate treatment recommendations will be made based on the test results.