Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving lately and crying non-stop. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. What should I do if the baby has a slight fever and red spots?Doctor's answer:
It should be herpes, mostly caused by bacterial infections leading to pus formation on the skin of infants and young children. Initially, small red spots or blisters appear around the mouth and nose, which gradually grow larger. If scratched, they become red and swollen, but the child does not have a fever. Treatment: The liquid that oozes from the burst blisters is contagious. It can be cleaned with soap water or a bath, and then the whole body should be dried with a dry towel. Follow the doctor's instructions to apply ointment on gauze and place it on the affected area, while also taking oral medication. Generally, it can be cured within about a week.