Patient's question:
Some of my friends have infectious diseases, I'm afraid of getting infected, but I feel embarrassed to ask others. I want to go to the hospital for a check-up, but I'm also afraid. How should children be treated for chickenpox?Doctor's answer:
Chickenpox caused by varicella-zoster virus infection can lead to low-grade fever. In most cases, if the temperature does not exceed 38.5°C, antipyretic medication is not necessary. Generally, it is strictly prohibited to use corticosteroids. Physical cooling methods can be applied based on the condition, or acyclovir can be administered through intravenous infusion for treatment. It is essential to pay attention to isolation to prevent transmission, and especially to carefully check for potential complications.