Patient's question:
A 19-month-old girl suddenly had a fever of 38.4°C at 2:00 AM last night and took medicine to reduce it. However, her temperature has been fluctuating ever since. She only has a fever and no other symptoms. Previously, when she had a cold, it was just a sore throat. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation described, the child repeatedly has a fever, which is usually caused by a viral infection. If it persists for more than three days, it may be a bacterial infection. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory medication orally. When the temperature is above 38.5°C, it is suggested to take fever-reducing granules orally to lower the fever. If the fever recurs for more than three days, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a complete blood count test to determine whether it is a bacterial or viral infection.