Child with fever has convulsions, is it encephalitis?

Patient's question:

At 12:30 AM on the 31st, the child had a fever of 38.5 degrees and took fever-reducing medicine. By morning, a low-grade fever appeared, and Panxin was given. At 2:30 PM, the child had a high fever of 38.9 degrees and went to the hospital. The doctor administered nasal drops to the child and prescribed medication for home treatment. At the clinic, the doctor performed a skin test forB. Ten minutes after the test, the child lost control of urination, had straight eyes, and lost consciousness. At that time, the doctor administered 2 milligrams of dexamethasone. After being sent to the hospital, the child received oxygen and medication, and gradually regained consciousness. In the evening, the child had a low-grade fever. Is this encephalitis?

Doctor's answer:

This situation is a case where high fever has caused convulsions. This can be prevented by preventing the child from getting a fever, so the key is to enhance the child's immunity to avoid colds and fevers, thereby preventing the occurrence of convulsions. You can give the child oral Yu Ping Feng San Granules and apply Levamisole Cream externally to the child's skin to enhance their immunity and avoid the occurrence of high fever convulsions.

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