Patient's question:
Low-grade fever above 39.0°C for six days, accompanied by cough, loss of appetite, fever peaking at 40.5°C in the afternoon and around 2-3 a.m., feeling cold in hands and feet during fever, dry mouth and itchy throat. Onset time: From 10 p.m. on November 16th to the present. Test results: C-reactive protein 25. Previous treatment and effectiveness: Received four days of intravenous drip (Amoxicillin, except for a cephalosporin-class anti-inflammatory drug, which had minimal effect). Desired assistance: Wondering if it's flu symptoms and what medication is most effective.Doctor's answer:
From your description, it doesn't seem like influenza A, because you didn't mention any symptoms such as body aches, fatigue, cough, or runny nose in your child. If they had, you would have mentioned them, wouldn't you?Recommendation: It should be considered that there may be other issues. Since your child has had a prolonged fever, the first condition to rule out is tuberculosis. Please check for anti-tuberculosis antibodies and undergo a tuberculin skin test. It is best to have a thorough sputum smear examination at the local tuberculosis comprehensive prevention and control unit. If your child has been playing in grassy areas, scabies should be ruled out. Generally, you can find eschars in dark and hidden areas such as the armpits or groin.