Should children with pneumonia be tested for syphilis?
Disease description:
My baby is the same age as the neighbor's child, who just came back from a syphilis check-up. Does infant pneumonia require a syphilis test?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
It is generally necessary. Children with pneumonia need a CT scan, which is the gold standard for diagnosing pneumonia, to check for bacterial or viral infections. If pneumonia occurs, medications such as ribavirin granules and pediatric lung-clearing and phlegm-resolving granules can be taken to reduce inflammation, relieve coughing, and eliminate phlegm. It is important to encourage the child to drink plenty of warm water, ensure proper warmth, and regularly monitor the child's body temperature.
