Patient's question:
The baby was carefully examined and diagnosed with herpangina. The doctor recommended intravenous fluids for 4 days, then switching to oral medication for treatment. However, 10 days have passed, and the baby has not fully recovered. What should we do? It's urgent! When we first noticed it, the blisters were very large and red on both sides of the throat. After 4 days of intravenous fluids, which included cefotaxime, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, monophosphorylated astatine, and irinotecan, the blisters became smaller and less red. The doctor then prescribed oral medication, including ribavirin spray, antiviral oral liquid, vitamin C, and Chaihuang granules. But it's still not getting better. I don't know if it's okay to give her acyclovir? Or could you please ask the doctor for more effective medication? Today, I noticed that the baby's throat is a bit red again, and it seems there might still be blisters. Previous treatment and effectiveness: None! What kind of assistance is needed: What more effective medication is there? Can she take acyclovir, or is there a more effective treatment method? I don't want to give the baby any more intravenous fluids!Doctor's answer:
The baby has herpangina. If it hasn't fully healed after ten days, it could be due to a severe viral infection in the body or a secondary bacterial infection. A thorough blood test should be conducted for diagnosis. Acyclovir and ganciclovir are both strong antiviral medications. If the viral infection in the baby is still quite severe, oral medication can be administered. As long as the baby is in good spirits, it is not necessary to give intravenous fluids, as oral medication is also quite effective.