Patient's question:
The baby girl is 19 months old. Last night, around 2:00 AM, she suddenly had a fever of 38.4°C. After taking medicine to reduce the fever, it has been fluctuating ever since. She only has a fever without any other symptoms. Previously, when she had a cold, it was just a sore throat. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
According to the described situation, the child repeatedly has a fever, which is mostly caused by a viral infection. If it persists for more than three days, it may be a bacterial infection. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory medication orally. When the body temperature is above 38.5°C, it is suggested to take fever-reducing granules orally to lower the fever. If the fever persists for more than three days again, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a complete blood count test to check whether it is a bacterial or viral infection.