When babies encounter viral infections, they exhibit a variety of symptoms, commonly including fever, cough, and nasal congestion. These symptoms vary depending on the site of infection, involving the respiratory tract, digestive tract, and urinary system.
When the respiratory tract is affected by the virus, upper respiratory infections can cause babies to sneeze and have a runny nose, accompanied by mild fever. Lower respiratory infections may lead to high fever, severe coughing, and sputum production, and in severe cases, chest tightness and shortness of breath may be felt.
Babies with digestive tract infections may experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with excretions appearing watery or resembling scrambled eggs, alongside abdominal pain and irritability. Such infections may also cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, requiring urgent medical intervention to replenish fluids.
If the urinary system is infected by the virus, babies may experience frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination, even abdominal pain. In more severe cases, symptoms might include chills, fever, headache, and general discomfort.
In cases of systemic viral infections, the situation is critical, with babies experiencing persistent high fever, poor mental state, pallor, physical weakness, drowsiness, and even convulsions, requiring immediate professional treatment.
In terms of daily protection, parents should ensure that babies are dressed appropriately to stay warm, adjusting according to weather changes. A balanced diet should be arranged to guarantee comprehensive nutrition, preventing picky eating that could lead to vitamin deficiencies, thereby reducing the risk of viral infections.
