Question
How to handle a 2-month-old infant with a fever of 39 degrees?
Answer
Fever in infants can be caused by a variety of factors, including the common cold, tonsillitis, or even more severe conditions such as pneumonia, enteritis, measles, or meningitis. Fever-reducing medications can only alleviate symptoms and do not have antibacterial or antiviral effects. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the cause before using fever-reducing medications to avoid affecting diagnosis and delaying treatment.