Question
An 8-year-old child has been suffering from a persistent fever recently, despite receiving intravenous fluids and medication. The fever has not responded well to treatment. I would like to know, besides pneumonia caused by mycoplasma infection, what other possible causes could lead to persistent fever.
Answer
Fever can have various causes, primarily related to infections by pathogenic microorganisms. Improper use of antibiotics can lead to drug resistance and dysbiosis of the microbiome. It is recommended to go to the hospital for routine blood tests, blood culture antibiotic sensitivity tests, to determine the pathogen and the sensitive drugs, and to receive targeted treatment. If medication is administered appropriately, recovery is typically possible within a few months. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health.