Patient's question:
A 14-month-old child with bacterial infection and viral infection, suffering from a cold, had previously experienced bronchitis before the fever. What kind of help is needed: Yesterday, the doctor prescribed antibiotics and antiviral medication. After taking them, the child is still feverish today, with a temperature of 39 degrees. The fever reducer was taken, but the fever persisted after six hours. The child went to see the doctor again today, and the doctor said this is inevitable during the course of the illness and advised to continue medication. Is this situation serious?Doctor's answer:
The current situation is considered to be caused by mycoplasma or viral infection leading to recurrent fever. In the current condition, drink more water and avoid spicy foods. Currently, you can take Motrin and Azithromycin or receive intravenous drips of Ceftriaxone, Qingkailing, and Yanhuning. Azithromycin is recommended for treatment. It is best to go to the hospital for mycoplasma and blood tests, as well as a chest X-ray, to confirm the cause and receive treatment. The above advice is for the question "How to deal with a 14-month-old child's bacterial infection splitting into viral infection?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!