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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
1 Αυγ 2021 · This guideline addresses the evaluation and management of well-appearing, term infants, 8 to 60 days of age, with fever ≥38.0°C. Exclusions are noted.
Causes and evaluation of acute fever differ depending on the age of the child; in young infants, fever may indicate a serious, life-threatening disease and requires careful evaluation.
15 Ιουν 2020 · Definition of Age Groups and Fever. 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...
Key Points. Normal body temperature varies from person to person and throughout the day (it is typically highest in the afternoon). Normal body temperature is higher in preschool-aged children and highest at about 18 to 24 months of age.
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.
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).
