Question
The child had a high fever with seizures due to chicken pox. The child had a low fever of 38.9 degrees on the third day of the rash appearing. What medication should be used? Will taking antipyretics continuously have an impact on the child? Many hospitals currently do not admit children with chicken pox. What should I do now? Onset time: October 1st to October 3rd, high fever without chicken pox, taking medication for high fever. On October 4th, a few chicken pox appeared. Antiviral medication was used, and the child had a high fever again of 38.9 degrees. Laboratory test results: Treatment history and effectiveness of chicken pox: Antibiotics were administered at the beginning… After 3 days, it was discovered to be chicken pox, stopped medication, prevented secondary skin infections, maintained cleanliness to prevent itching. For regional application when blisters rupture or secondary infections occur, use 1% gentian violet solution; for those that have not ruptured, apply calamine lotion. Early treatment can include 10mg/kg/day of acyclovir or 8mg/kg/day of acyclovir without a ring, used for 5 to 7 days, or interferon can be added to inhibit viral replication. Vitamin B12 injection of 500 to 1000ug/day can also be effective. Effective antitoxins can be used for secondary infections, but it is not advisable to use corticosteroids for chicken pox to avoid viral spread. The virus first becomes established in the nasopharynx and then spreads into the blood.
Answer
For seizures caused by fever due to chicken pox, it is recommended to use antipyretics to reduce fever and maintain the child’s skin cleanliness to prevent infection. If the fever persists or symptoms worsen, immediate medical attention should be sought. Currently, many hospitals do not admit children with chicken pox. Parents may consider seeking professional…