Infectious diseases are common clinical health problems, and their treatment is closely related to the accuracy of the diagnosis and the reasonableness of the treatment programme. The sharing of specific cases can help the public to better understand the scientific nature and importance of treatment for infection. The following is a real case of treatment for infection, aimed at revealing the importance of scientific treatment and the possible consequences of mishandling.
Case background
Patient: Mr. Lee, 35 years old, male
Principal case: Continued fever, cough accompanied by three days of yellow saloon, with a high body temperature of 39.2°C.
Past history: no history of chronic diseases, no recent history of special medicines.
Access: Patients go to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics on their own due to increased symptoms, but the symptoms are not significantly reduced and then go to the hospital.
Diagnosis
Mr. Lee had fever and cough symptoms in the early stages of his illness, which he described as a common cold, taking his own cold medicine and antibiotics. However, three days later, the symptoms did not improve, but instead showed signs of increased coughing and lack of capacity. The following problems exist in the patient ‘ s behaviour:
1. No specific type of infection: Heat and cough may be caused by viruses, bacteria or other pathogens, but the patient uses antibiotics without a professional diagnosis.
2. Antibiotic abuse: Antibiotics are effective only for bacterial infections, while the patient ‘ s type of infection is not yet clear, and self-medicines may be ineffective or even cover up.
3. Delays in treatment: medical treatment is delayed until the symptoms are aggravated, which may lead to further deterioration.
Hospital diagnosis and treatment
(i) Diagnostic process
Medical examination:
The patient was found to have a wet voice in the right lower lung, suggesting possible lung infections.
2. Supplementary inspection:
Blood: Increased white-cell count and increased percentage of meso-particle cells, indicating bacterial infections.
Chest X-ray: Visible specular shadow of the right lower lung leaf, consistent with pneumonia.
Slurry development: Pneumococcus detected, pathogen identified.
(ii) Treatment programmes
1. Antibiotic treatment:
Based on the results of sapling and drug sensitivity trials, head sphinx intravenous injections were given for pneumonia streptococcal infections. 2. Treatment:
The acetaminophenol is used to reduce the high-heat symptoms.
Reluctance fluids are given to aminobromosophthalmic fluids to promote discharge. 3. Support for treatment:
Patients are encouraged to drink more water and keep their respiratory tracts wet.
High-protein, high-calorie diet and increased immunity.
(iii) The effects of treatment
After three days of antibiotic treatment, the patient ‘ s body temperature has returned to normal and the symptoms of cough and cough have decreased significantly. After continuing the seven-day course of antibiotics, the chest X-ray review showed that pneumonia was largely absorbed and that the patient was discharged.
Case reflection
In the case of Mr. Lee, the following important lessons can be drawn:
(i) Clear diagnosis is a prerequisite for treatment. Blind use of antibiotics may not only be ineffective but may also lead to drug resistance problems. Mr. Lee did not identify the type of infection when using his own medication, delaying treatment.
(ii) The use of antibiotics is subject to scientific principles. Although widely available, broad-spectral antibiotics can cause damage to normal strains and increase the risk of double infections. Mr. Lee received targeted antibiotics at the hospital, with good results.
(iii) Timely access to care to avoid deterioration of conditions. Early treatment of infectious diseases is essential. Mr. Lee had received medical treatment only after the symptoms had increased and, although he had eventually been cured, delays in treatment could lead to more serious complications, such as abdominal or sepsis.
(iv) The public needs to raise health awareness. Many people are not aware of infectious diseases and there are faulty areas such as self-medicines and the abuse of antibiotics. Through health education and general education, the public can be helped to develop the right idea of treatment.
Concluding remarks
The case of Mr. Lee fully illustrates the importance of scientific diagnosis and normative treatment in the management of infectious diseases. The treatment of infection needs to be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid the blind use of medication or delay in treatment. The public should be made more aware of health, receive timely medical treatment in case of symptoms of infection and follow medical instructions to complete the treatment to ensure that the disease is fully cured and that complications are reduced. Through scientific treatment and preventive measures, infectious diseases can be effectively controlled and the quality of life of patients improved.
