How to handle cytomegalovirus infection in infants

Patient's question:

The child just born doesn't know what's going on, there are always red spots on their body, and they are spitting up milk. How should cytomegalovirus infection in infants be handled?

Doctor's answer:

At 4 months, the baby is likely to have respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. The symptoms you described are similar to this condition. RSV is caused by a viral infection, and antibiotics like cefixime are not effective unless there is a secondary bacterial infection. In foreign countries, the treatment for this condition primarily focuses on symptomatic relief, including appropriate (nebulization), chest physiotherapy, and suction.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is relatively complex, and some do not recommend continuing breastfeeding.
Hello, if your baby has redness in the palms and soles, a warm head without fever, it may indicate severe accumulation of heat in the lungs and stomach. It is recommended to drink more water, eat a light diet, and fast on an empty stomach. Additionally, seek treatment from a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner. Oral herbal medicine that clears the lungs, strengthens the stomach, and aids digestion may be prescribed.

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