Question
A 7-year-old child has a persistent fever of 39 degrees Celsius, and the fever has not subsided after taking antipyretic medication. The fever has been low for 3 days. How should it be handled, and what medications or methods can quickly bring down the fever?
Answer
Generally, when a child’s fever is below 38.5 degrees Celsius, it is advisable to administer antipyretic medication and consider using fever-reducing suppositories. If the fever persists, it is recommended to undergo a routine blood test to determine if there is a viral or bacterial infection. If a viral infection is confirmed, ribavirin and other antiviral medications can be prescribed, along with the use of medications that have a cooling and detoxifying effect on fever, such as pediatric antipyretic oral liquid. In the case of a bacterial infection, cephalosporin antibiotics can be used for treatment. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish your child a swift recovery.