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   Infection in Children. Children represent less than 6% of spotted fever cases, but 22% of spotted fever fatalities. Children with RMSF are less likely to report a headache than adults, but frequently report: Nausea. Vomiting. Loss of appetite. Rash. Less likely. Other frequently observed signs and symptoms in children with RMSF include ...

2. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesFever in Children: Pearls and Pitfalls - PMC

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   Sep 1, 2017 · Fever, a physiologic response characterized by an elevation of body temperature above normal daily variation [ 1 ], is one of the most common causes for medical consultation in children, being responsible for 15–25% of consultations in primary care and emergency departments [ 2, 3, 4 ].

   • Author: Egidio Barbi, Pierluigi Marzuillo, Elena Neri, Samuele Naviglio, Baruch S Krauss
   • DOI: 10.3390/children4090081

   • Publish Year: 2017
   • Publication: Children (Basel). 2017 Sep; 4(9): 81.

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4. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 27990680Retrospective Study of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in Children

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   PMID: 27990680. DOI: 10.1111/pde.13053. Abstract. Background/objectives: Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF), a lethal tick-borne illness, is prevalent in the south central United States. Children younger than 10 years old have the greatest risk of fatal outcome from RMSF.

   • Author: B A Rechelle Tull, Christine Ahn, Alyssa Daniel, Gil Yosipovitch, Lindsay C. Strowd

   • Publish Year: 2017

5. www.urmc.rochester.edu › encyclopedia › contentRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children - Health ...

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   Search Encyclopedia. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children. What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It most often occurs from April until September. In warm areas, it can occur any time of year.

6. www.neurology.org › doi › 10Child Neurology: Rocky Mountain spotted fever encephalitis

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   Mar 13, 2017 · Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a life-threatening infection caused by the obligate intracellular bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii and is the most common tick-borne rickettsial infection in the United States. 1 After salivary inoculation from a feeding tick, the bacteria disseminate and infect the endothelial and vascular smooth muscle ...

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   How do you know if a child has spotted fever rickettsiosis (RMSF)?

   • Other frequently observed signs and symptoms in children with RMSF include: Edema involving the dorsum of the hands or around the eyes. Early treatment with doxycycline saves lives. Doxycycline is the treatment of choice for adults and children of all ages. RMSF is the most severe spotted fever rickettsiosis in the United States.

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   Why is fever a clinical challenge in children with cerebral palsy?

   • Fever in children with cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment or disability can represent a clinical challenge, since these children may have specific vulnerabilities, reduced communication abilities and are more difficult to evaluate. Pneumonia is the most frequent cause of severe infections and death in this population [ 97 ].

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   What is the prevalence of fever in children?

   • Although fever can be concerning to parents and caregivers, the prevalence of serious infections in children is low, estimated at <1% in primary-care settings in industrialized countries [ 5 ]. However, this figure can increase up to 25% in emergency departments [ 6 ].

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8. www.cedars-sinai.org › health-library › diseases-andRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) in Children | Cedars-Sinai

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   What is Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children? Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a bacterial infection. It’s spread by the bite of an infected tick. It most often occurs from April until September. In warm areas, it can occur any time of year. It’s most common in mid-Atlantic and southeastern states.

9. medicine.yale.edu › pediatrics › pcpcFever in Children Less than 36 Months - Yale School of Medicine

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   Know how to respond to common parental misconceptions about fever 2. Identify children at low- and high-risk for invasive bacterial infection 3. Know common management strategies for managing febrile young children 4. Describe the impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on the management of fever in children. Primary Reference: 1.