Question
Is it normal for a one-year-old baby to have a low fever and excessive eye discharge?
Answer
Hello, the symptoms your baby is experiencing may indicate acute conjunctivitis. It is advisable to visit an ophthalmologist at the hospital promptly. Treatment may include the use of rifampicin eye drops, as well as oral azithromycin or cefuroxime axetil, among other medications. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery. If diagnosed with pneumonia, intravenous treatment may be necessary, involving the use of penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.