What are the causes of bacterial infection and fever in babies?

Bacterial infection and fever in babies is a very common phenomenon. We often see children hospitalized with fever in hospitals. These are all manifestations of bacterial infection and fever in babies. After a baby is born, his resistance is not very strong, so it is normal for him to get sick, but it can be avoided if you pay more attention to daily care. There are many reasons for baby's bacterial infection and fever. After understanding the reasons, we can better reduce the fever. Here we will introduce the reasons for baby's bacterial infection and fever.

1. Cold

Infants and young children may commonly suffer from common colds or influenza due to infection with bacteria and viruses. Symptoms include fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, loss of appetite, ear, nose and throat problems, etc. For this type of condition, doctors often give a treatment plan of "take medication, drink more water, and rest more", and the patient will recover in a few days. If parents do not provide adequate care for their babies, they may develop complications such as encephalitis, meningitis, otitis media, and are at risk of having a high fever above 39°C.

2. Vaccination

Many babies have a mild fever due to vaccinations. Generally, a more obvious fever will only occur after the injection of tetanus, whooping cough, diphtheria and other vaccines. Therefore, babies who have a cold or are unwell should not be vaccinated to avoid confusing symptoms.

3. Urinary tract infection

There are no other noticeable symptoms of urinary tract infection except for a high fever of over 38.5℃. Because urinary tract infection is a bacterial infection, it is often treated with antibiotics and takes about two weeks to heal. This disease may be complicated by renal suppuration and impaired renal function.

4. Encephalitis and meningitis

This disease is common in children aged 6 months to 3 years. The most typical symptom is a high fever above 39°C, which is also the most threatening symptom. Children with this disease often have dull eyes, mental fatigue, poor appetite and even convulsions. Currently, the most effective way to treat encephalitis is spinal tapping, which is the only professional treatment method.

5. Gastroenteritis and dehydration

If a baby is infected with Salmonella and rotavirus, he or she will usually have diarrhea, vomiting, wetness, decreased appetite, fever above 38.5℃, poor spirits, and dehydration. At this time, the baby should be hospitalized and given intravenous injections to supplement electrolytes, and other excrement should also be isolated.

The above article introduces some possible causes of bacterial infection and fever in babies. Therefore, when a baby has a fever, we cannot just think that it is caused by a cold. There are many other reasons. Only after understanding the cause can we provide symptomatic treatment to reduce the fever. When Dongfang Bubai has a fever, we will go to the hospital for a detailed examination to find out the cause of the fever and then provide treatment.