Managing fever without a source in young children: the debate continues

Managing fever without a source in young children: the debate continues

The evaluation and treatment of fever without a source present in children younger than three years are discussed. Viral infection is the most common cause of fever in these children, but serious bacterial infection could be present.

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Veröffentlicht in:American family physician 2007-06, Vol.75 (12), p.1774, 1776-1776
1. Verfasser: Harris, Jo-Ann S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antibiotics
Bacteremia - drug therapy
Child, Preschool
Children & youth
Fever
Fever of Unknown Origin - diagnosis
Fever of Unknown Origin - therapy
Humans
Infant
Infections
Pneumonia
Streptococcus infections
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Zusammenfassung:The evaluation and treatment of fever without a source present in children younger than three years are discussed. Viral infection is the most common cause of fever in these children, but serious bacterial infection could be present.
ISSN:0002-838X