Patient's question:
Suddenly had a fever, 5-year-old child. After two days of fever, blisters appeared on the throat at night. Is it herpangina?? Yesterday's urine test showed bacterial infection. The doctor said the white blood cell count was high and prescribed cephalexin. Now blisters have appeared, should I switch to other medication? I found that herpangina is caused by enterovirus. Does cephalexin work against viruses?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of the child need to be carefully examined to confirm the diagnosis of a viral infection. It is recommended to revisit the ear, nose, and throat department of the hospital. The doctor should conduct a detailed examination of the throat and pharynx while also inquiring about the medical history and symptoms. After confirming the diagnosis, targeted treatment should be provided, as the diagnosis needs to be differentiated from other diseases. Blind use of medication is not recommended, especially for children. Based on the examination results, using anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment is appropriate.