Patient's question:
The child had a cough two days ago, started fevering last night, and went to the doctor today who diagnosed them with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. The doctor prescribed Azithromycin. The child has taken the medicine, and today they had a low-grade fever of 39.3°C. After taking ibuprofen, they broke a sweat and the fever subsided, but it started again shortly after. Ibuprofen has been taken three times today. I want to ask how to deal with this recurring fever, and how many days it takes for Azithromycin to take effect.Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma infection is also a type of bacterial infection and can be accompanied by fever symptoms. Azithromycin is relatively effective for this condition, with a typical course of 5-7 days. If the fever symptoms reappear, there will be a fluctuation process in body temperature for 3 to 5 days. Ibuprofen can be used, but no more than four doses within 24 hours. Currently, you can try complementary treatments such as warm water bathing or inserting a fever-reducing (suppository) in the buttocks for symptomatic relief. The above advice is for the question "My child coughed two days ago and started fevering last night." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!