Patient's question:
2-year-old male baby with a fever for 4 days, temperature consistently above 39°C. The first night of fever reduction, he developed several small red rashes. He has been complaining of stomach discomfort. Will the temperature continue to rise?Doctor's answer:
Roseola, caused by herpesvirus, is characterized by persistent high fever lasting 3 to 5 days, followed by the appearance of rose-colored rashes as the fever subsides. It may be related to fever-reducing measures, which is known as infantile roseola. Due to viral infection, there is no specific treatment; the main approach is symptomatic management and treatment of complications, primarily with traditional Chinese medicine. If secondary bacterial infection occurs, appropriate oral antibiotics can be administered.