Five-and-a-half-month-old baby has a fever? What to do?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Hello: Generally speaking, most fever is caused by infections. The pathogens of infection can include bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, etc., with the former two being the most common. It is recommended that you have your child tested for a complete blood count. This can help determine whether the infection is bacterial or viral, allowing for the appropriate use of antibiotics or antiviral medications based on the results.