Patient's question:
Before the baby turned one year old, he suddenly started having a fever the previous night and has been feverish ever since without any other symptoms. His spirits are good, and he has been playing all along. The temperature has been above 38.5 degrees. After taking fever-reducing medicine, it can drop to around 37 degrees, but he ate a bit too much the night before the fever, and it's unclear if it was due to what he ate. He has been drinking probiotics all day, or should it be taken to the pediatric emergency department?Doctor's answer:
The baby's fever has reappeared, which might be caused by improper diet. In addition to the possibility of bacterial or viral infection, it is best to have a blood test to check for white blood cells. If the white blood cells are normal or low, antiviral medication should be taken. If the white blood cells are high, antibiotics should be taken. This is the advice for the question "Does the baby need to be tested for roseola if they suddenly start fevering at night before turning one year old?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!