What to do if your 11-month-old baby has a fever of 38.5

Many newborns will suffer from some diseases, and fever is a relatively common problem. Many parents often do not pay much attention to it because they do not understand children's health issues. In fact, here we want to remind our friends to pay great attention to it. A typical symptom of meningitis is fever, so children's fever problem should be taken seriously.

What are the symptoms of meningitis? Meningitis can be caused by any viral or bacterial infection. Herpes simplex virus is the most common cause of meningitis in newborns. Sometimes, but rarely, meningitis can follow measles, rubella, or chickenpox. Some vaccines contain live viruses that can cause meningitis, but this is very rare.

What are the symptoms of meningitis? Meningitis is an infection of the three layers of membranes that cover the brain. Infancy is a period when various types of meningitis are prevalent. Common types of meningitis include purulent meningitis, viral meningitis, tuberculous meningitis, fungal meningitis, etc. Meningitis usually occurs alone and is caused by a variety of bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.

What are the symptoms of meningitis? The main symptoms of meningitis include drowsiness, fever, vomiting, refusal to eat, increased crying, restless sleep, severe headache, muscle stiffness (especially the neck), aversion to bright light and loud noises, etc. Some babies develop a distinctive rash (pink or purple, flat, and does not fade when pressed) after meningitis. Typically, the initial symptoms are followed soon by progressive drowsiness and occasionally by coma or seizures.

Warm reminder, the above is an introduction on what to do if your 11-month-old baby has a fever of 38.5. In fact, it is not difficult to see that the occurrence of meningitis is relatively harmful to the baby. Because the baby is young, their brain is relatively fragile. Here I hope that all parents can pay attention to it and better help their children stay away from meningitis.