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How to treat fever caused by fungal infection

Sep 04, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, fever usually refers to elevated body temperature. Fever caused by fungal infection can be managed through daily care, warm water sponge baths, ice packs for cooling, applying diluted alcohol to the body, and medication. If there are no significant discomforts or other symptoms, it is recommended to eat light and easily digestible foods, drink plenty of water, maintain adequate nutrition, and strengthen physical exercise to boost the immune system.

Generally, fever refers to an elevated body temperature. Fever caused by fungal infection can be managed through daily care, warm water sponge baths, ice pack cooling, diluted alcohol body wipes, and medication. Specific methods are analyzed as follows:

1. Daily Care

If there are no obvious physical discomforts or other symptoms, it is recommended to eat light, easily digestible foods, drink plenty of water, maintain adequate nutrition, and strengthen the immune system through regular exercise.

2. Warm Water Sponge Bath

When fever due to fungal infection exceeds 38.5°C, a warm water sponge bath can help reduce body temperature. Use a towel soaked in lukewarm water, wrung until half-dry, and wrapped glove-style around the hand. Wipe the patient's body in an outward (centrifugal) direction, focusing on areas rich in blood vessels such as the upper limbs, back, lower limbs, armpits, elbow creases, palms, groin, and popliteal fossae.

3. Ice Pack Cooling

This method is suitable for patients with body temperatures above 39°C. Apply ice packs to areas with abundant blood flow such as the armpits, groin, and popliteal fossae. Each session should last 10–30 minutes, or as directed by a physician, to avoid local frostbite.

4. Diluted Alcohol Body Wipes

Diluted alcohol wipes are typically used for patients with high fever above 40°C. Mix 75% alcohol with lukewarm water at 32°C–34°C to create a 25%–75% alcohol solution. Soak gauze or a small towel in the solution, wring it until half-dry, and gently wipe the patient’s body.

5. Medication

When fever persists and continues to rise, patients may take antifungal medications such as fluconazole capsules or itraconazole capsules under medical guidance. Additionally, antipyretic medications such as ibuprofen sustained-release capsules or acetaminophen tablets can be taken as prescribed to reduce fever.

If a patient develops a fever, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention to avoid delays in diagnosis and treatment.

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