Sir,My nephew is suffering from sudden fever and low cold for last 7 days. Along with this he is having loose motion as well. Doctor advised to go for blood test and found that WBC had count 11000 and on next day it had count 14000. He is just 7 months old. Doctor is suspecting it as a case of septicemia. Please advise as we are very much worried about it.
Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I read and understand your concern. I am Chat Doctor answering your concern. Yes, it looks like septicemia. I advise you to do blood for culture and sensitivity. When there is septicemia bacteria can be isolated from the blood culture. With the help of sensitivity, we can give antibiotics to the patient. Patient can be treated effectively with it. For fever, you can give paracetamol under your doctors' guidance. This will bring the temperature down. Do not do overdose. Maintian good hygiene around baby. This will effectively play good role in treating the infection. Give good breastfeeding and ORS to baby. This will maintain good HY Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/