Question
A 3-year-old child has a persistent fever ranging from 38.1°C to 38.5°C, with a sore throat, swelling, and nasal congestion. The child has previously received 5 days of intravenous amoxicillin (Pioneer cephalosporin), but the symptoms recurred after discontinuation of the medication. The child’s voice is hoarse, and blood tests show both viral and bacterial infections. How should one handle this situation?
Answer
It is recommended to conduct a detailed blood routine examination to determine whether the fever is caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Simply using fever-reducing medication is not sufficient. It is suggested to use cefixime granules and ribavirin for treatment, and Anruike fever-reducing medicine can be used. Ensure the child drinks plenty of water and use medical alcohol for physical cooling of various parts of the child’s body. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you, and wish you good health!