Patient's question:
I did a blood test for my baby when she was three months old, and the C-reactive protein (CRP) was 110 high. On February 25th, she had a high fever of 39 degrees Celsius. I immediately took her to the pediatrician, where she received intravenous fluids. By the third day, the fever subsided. She has now been on treatment for four days, but the C-reactive protein in the blood test is still a bit high. Is this a serious problem? She has been in good spirits these days and has had yellow bowel movements. She has also been eating well.Treatment history and effectiveness: No specific treatment has been administered yet.
Request for help: I want to know what exactly the C-reactive protein test is for.
Doctor's answer:
The most common cause of fever is a viral infection leading to acute upper respiratory tract infection. You can take antiviral medications like Pu Dilan Oral Liquid or Jinlian Qingre Effervescent Tablets and carefully monitor the situation. If the temperature is below 38.5°C, you can take Meilin to reduce fever. If the high fever persists, it's necessary to go to the hospital for a urine test to check for a bacterial infection. Bacterial infections may require treatment with Cephalosporin, as a high CRP level indicates infection.