Patient's question:
The baby is 27 months old. Last Wednesday, they vomited and had diarrhea. Three days later, they had a fever of 39.7°C, which persisted intermittently. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as rotavirus gastroenteritis. They received two rounds of saline drips to replenish fluids. By Friday, the fever had subsided, and they stopped vomiting. They had one to two bowel movements a day, but the stool was still watery, and their condition wasn’t good. Last night at 6:7 PM, they developed a high fever of 39.9°C, accompanied by a slight cough. It has been high ever since (they took fever-reducing medication during the fever).Doctor's answer:
Your baby has been experiencing fever again since last Wednesday, and high fever has reappeared now, accompanied by cough. It is recommended to seek medical attention at the pediatric department of the hospital for follow-up. Your baby is currently showing symptoms of high fever again, and it is not ruled out that it may be caused by a bacterial infection due to the split. Therefore, it is advised to conduct a timely and thorough examination, including routine blood tests, to promptly administer intravenous treatment and prevent further dehydration.