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29 Ιουλ 2024 · Fever is an abnormal elevation of body temperature that occurs as part of a specific biologic response that is mediated and controlled by the central nervous system. The pathophysiology and treatment of fever in infants and children will be reviewed here.
- Morven S Edwards, MD
Fever in infants and children: Pathophysiology and...
- Morven S Edwards, MD
Fever in Infants and Children - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
15 Ιουν 2020 · Recommendations for the evaluation and treatment of fever in children generally use three different age groups: neonates from birth to 28 or 30 days of age, 16, 17 young infants one to three...
15 Ιουν 2020 · Despite dramatic reductions in the rates of bacteremia and meningitis since the 1980s, febrile illness in children younger than 36 months continues to be a concern with potentially serious consequences.
9 Δεκ 2022 · Children are considered to have a fever if they have a body temperature of 38.5°C or more, and babies under three months old have a fever at a body temperature of 38.0°C or more. The best way to get reliable readings is by inserting a digital thermometer into the child's bottom (rectal temperature).
25 Ιουν 2024 · The vast majority of children who present acutely with fever without source (or fever of unclear source) have underlying infections, typically requiring urgent evaluation and empirical treatment (especially in young children). In contrast, fever of unknown origin is not well defined in children.
General Pediatrics. Winter may be the germiest of seasons, when viruses run rampant and cause fever in kids. Still, children can have fevers during the summer, too, as a symptom of several common summer illnesses, such as hand foot and mouth disease and stomach bugs. Thankfully, a higher than normal temperature isn’t usually cause for panic.
