Patient's question:
Child is 18 years old and has a high fever of 38.1 to 38.5 degrees, which does not subside. What should you do? A few days ago, they received 5 days of intravenous drip with (a generic name for a type of antibiotic), and after stopping the medication, they started having high fever again! They feel quite hot. Yesterday afternoon, they went to the Maternal and Child Health Hospital for blood tests. Due to taking (a generic name for azithromycin) in the recent days, the doctor did not allow them to do a mycoplasma test. The test results said both viruses and bacteria were present. It's really making me anxious. There's no other option.Previous treatment and effectiveness: A few days ago, when they were receiving intravenous drips, they did not have a high fever, but their throat was still a bit sore.
What kind of help is needed: They would like to ask the doctor, how can they get better? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
For babies with fever, it is recommended to have them undergo a complete blood count examination to determine whether the fever is caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. Simply using fever-reducing medication is not sufficient. It is suggested to use Cefixime Granules and Ribavirin for treatment. Additionally, you can use An to reduce fever, ensure the baby drinks plenty of fluids, and apply medical alcohol to various parts of the baby's body for physical cooling. The above advice is for the issue of "high fever that doesn't subside with a sore throat and stuffy nose." It is hoped that this will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!