Why Does My Child Keep Having a High Fever?

A high fever in children can be caused by common illnesses such as the common cold and tonsillitis, or more serious diseases like pneumonia, measles, or meningitis. Antipyretics can only relieve symptoms and do not have antibacterial or antiviral properties. It is important to determine the cause of the fever before administering any medication to avoid affecting the correct diagnosis and treatment of the illness.
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Why Is a Child’s Fever Not Subsiding After 7 Days?

A child has been running a fever for over a week with an initially elevated blood count. After three days of intravenous injections, the blood count returned to normal. Despite other indicators being normal, the fever persists. Sometimes fever-reducing medication helps, while at other times it does not. The highest fever reached 39.2 degrees Celsius last night and 38.5 degrees Celsius today, with slight relief after taking the medication. All indicators are normal, yet the fever remains. It’s the sixth day of intravenous injections today.
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